How to Make Honey Orange Cornish Hens - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a show-stopping main dish for a special occasion or holiday dinner? Look no further than these mouthwatering Honey Orange Cornish Hens. These individual-sized birds are tender, juicy, and bursting with flavor from a delicious combination of honey, orange, and herbs. Whether you're cooking for a small gathering or just want to treat yourself to something extra special, these Cornish Hens are sure to impress.

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Ingredients

  • 1 Cornish game hens, halved lengthwise
  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 4

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place game hen halves with skin sides up into a 9x13-inch roasting pan.
  • Roast hens in the preheated oven for 35 minutes.
  • Stir orange juice, honey, soy sauce, and vinegar together in a small bowl; brush mixture over hens.
  • Roast hens for 5 more minutes and baste again with orange juice mixture. Roast until skin is browned and meat is no longer pink inside, about 10 more minutes.
  • Nutrition

    193 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 75mg
    • Sodium: 488mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 11mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 195mg