Orange Glazed Cornish Hens: The Perfect Sweet and Tangy Dish

Recipe Details

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

Ingredients

  • 1Cornish game hens, halved lengthwise

  • ¼cuporange juice

  • 2tablespoonshoney

  • 2tablespoonssoy sauce

  • 1tablespoonwhite vinegar

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  2. Place game hen halves with skin sides up into a 9×13-inch roasting pan.

  3. Roast hens in the preheated oven for 35 minutes.

  4. Stir orange juice, honey, soy sauce, and vinegar together in a small bowl; brush mixture over hens.

  5. 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 Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories193
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
11g
13%
Saturated Fat
3g
15%
Cholesterol
75mg
25%
Sodium
488mg
21%
Total Carbohydrate
11g
4%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Total Sugars
10g
Protein
13g
27%
Vitamin C
8mg
9%
Calcium
11mg
1%
Iron
1mg
4%
Potassium
195mg
4%

* 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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