How to Make Apricot Ginger Game Hens - A Step-by-Step Guide

Apricot Ginger Game Hens are a mouthwatering dish that is sure to impress your guests. This recipe takes the humble game hen and elevates it to new heights with the irresistible combination of sweet apricot and zesty ginger. The result is a delectable and tender entrée that is bursting with flavor.

These game hens are perfect for a special occasion or a dinner party, as they are not only delicious but also visually stunning. The golden brown skin, glazed with a sticky apricot and ging...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup apricot preserves
  • ¾ teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
  • 1 teaspoon crushed garlic
  • ½ cup white wine
  • ½ teaspoon white sugar
  • 2 Cornish game hens, halved lengthwise

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 9 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • In shallow dish, mix the soy sauce, apricot preserves, ginger, garlic, wine, and sugar. Place the hens in the dish, and coat with the marinade. Cover, and allow to marinate in the refrigerator 8 hours, or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Arrange the hen halves in a baking dish. Pour remaining marinade over the hens. Bake uncovered 1 hour and 15 minutes in the preheated oven, basting frequently with the marinade, until hen juices run clear.
  • Nutrition

    348 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 128mg
    • Sodium: 1876mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 27mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 350mg