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Cornish Game Hens

Cornish Game Hens
These hens look festive and were something different from the usual ham or turkey. They're simple to make, and each person gets an attractive individual serving.—Karen Darrell, Wood River, Illinois
6 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Bake: 1 hour

Ingredients

  • 6 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • SAUCE:
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon cold water

Directions

  • Place hens on a rack in a shallow baking pan. Tie legs with kitchen
  • string if desired. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Combine the
  • butter, orange juice and honey; spoon over hens. Bake, uncovered, at
  • 350° for 1 hour or until a meat thermometer reads 165° and
  • juices run clear, basting every 15 minutes.
  • In a small saucepan, combine the orange juice, honey and vinegar.
  • Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into orange juice
  • mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until
  • thickened. Serve with hens. Yield: 6 servings.
© Taste of Home 2013

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Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 396 calories, 25 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 144 mg cholesterol, 335 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 21 g protein.
© Taste of Home 2013