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How to Make Cornish Hens with Coffee Liqueur Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to dinner party dishes, Cornish hens are always a crowd-pleaser. These small birds are perfect for individual portions and always make an impressive presentation. And when you add a rich and flavorful coffee liqueur sauce to the mix, you have a dish that will leave your guests raving. This recipe for Cornish Hens with Coffee Liqueur Sauce is a guaranteed hit for any special occasion or intimate dinner gathering.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup coffee flavored liqueur
  • ¼ cup fresh orange juice
  • ½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon prepared mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon ground paprika
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 Cornish game hens
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 slices orange, halved
  • 2 slices lemon, halved
  • 1 cup seedless grapes (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). In a small saucepan, stir together the coffee liqueur, orange and lemon juices, mustard and paprika. Add butter and bring to a boil. Once boiling, lower heat and simmer for 1 minute. Remove from heat, cover and set aside.
  • Rinse hens under cold running water and pat dry. Season the cavities with salt and pepper to taste. Stuff each bird with half a slice of orange and half a slice of lemon. Stuff grapes into the cavity if desired. Spoon in about a tablespoon of the sauce. Truss or skewer the legs together and place breast side up in a shallow roasting pan, and tent loosely with foil.
  • Roast for 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove foil and baste with the coffee liqueur sauce. Continue roasting for an additional 30 minutes, basting a few more times. Remove hens to a serving platter and remove trussing or skewers. Place roasting pan onto the stovetop and deglaze with the remaining basting sauce. Simmer until thickened, then spoon over roasted hens. Garnish with remaining lemon and orange slices.

    • Nutrition

    530 cal.

    • Total Fat: 30g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 174mg
    • Sodium: 86mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 21g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 22mg
    • Calcium: 32mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 428mg

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