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Glazed Cornish Hen Recipe
- Cook Time
- 1 hour
- Serves
- 4
- Calories
- 460
- Protein
- 30g
- Total Fat
- 31g
- Saturated Fat
- 7g
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
- Dietary Fiber
- 1g
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate
- 1 tbsp chipotle chili powder
- 2 tbsp apricot preserve
- 2 tbsp canola oil
- 2 cornish game hens, halved
- 1 tsp minced garlic
Preparation
- Combine 1 teaspoon of minced garlic, 1/4 cup of frozen orange juice concentrate, 1 tablespoon of chipotle chili powder, 2 tablespoons of apricot preserve, and 2 tablespoons of canola oil in a saucepan.
- Bring mixture to a boil, and simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, and refrigerate to cool.
- Rinse the halved hens and pat dry with a paper towel.
- Place hens in a plastic bag and top with the refrigerated marinade (keep a small amount in a separate dish for later use).
- Turn the hens in the bag to coat them evenly.
- Close the bag and refrigerate for up to 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Remove hens from the marinade, and place them in a roasting pan (breast up).
- Roast for 40-45 minute or until cooked thoroughly.
- Pour remaining sauce into a saucepan, bring to a boil.
- Turn down heat and simmer until it thickens. Use the sauce to baste the hens while cooking.
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