Meat and Poultry

Deliciously Sweet Orange Glazed Cornish Hen – A Juicy Del

Marinate the hens for at least an hour. While they’re marinating in the refrigerator, start making the sauce.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 servings

Ingredients

  • 2tablespoonsolive oil

  • 1tablespoonDijon mustard

  • 1lemon, zested and juiced

  • 1orange, zested and juiced

  • 3clovesgarlic, chopped

  • 1teaspoonkosher salt

  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • 2Cornish game hens

  • 2cupsorange juice

  • ½cupsoy sauce

  • ½cuphoney

  • ¼cupDijon mustard

  • ¼cupfinely diced onion

  • 2teaspoonsground ginger

  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

Cooking Directions

  1. Mix olive oil, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, lemon zest and juice, orange zest and juice, garlic, salt, and black pepper together in a large resealable bag. Add hens, seal bag, and coat hens with marinade. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, flipping the bag 1 or 2 times to redistribute marinade.

  2. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

  3. Mix orange juice, soy sauce, honey, 1/4 cup Dijon mustard, onion, ginger, and black pepper together in a bowl.

  4. Remove hens from marinade and transfer to a roasting pan, discarding leftover marinade.

  5. Roast hens in the preheated oven for 50 minutes. Brush hens with orange glaze and roast for 5 more minutes. Flip hens, brush with more glaze, and roast until meat is no longer pink in the center, about 5 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Editor’s Note:

The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the marinade ingredients. The actual amount of the marinade consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe2
Calories1235
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
56g 		72%
Saturated Fat
14g 		69%
Cholesterol
302mg 		101%
Sodium
5663mg 		246%
Total Carbohydrate
129g 		47%
Dietary Fiber
7g 		24%
Total Sugars
100g
Protein
60g
Vitamin C
215mg 		1,076%
Calcium
160mg 		12%
Iron
5mg 		29%
Potassium
1558mg 		33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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