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Apricot Glazed Cornish Game Hens

Apricot Glazed Cornish Game Hens

Difficulty Level: Intermediate
  • Prep Time:
    10 Minutes
  • Cook Time:
    PT1H10M
    1 Hour
  • Yield:
    4 Servings
Little birds with big flavor. Cornish game hens are a unique and easy way to add some magic to your meal. You can split the leg from the breast too for easier sharing.
Ingredients
  • 2 Cornish game hens, split in half lengthwise
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • ⅓ cup apricot preserves
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice
  • 2 Cornish game hens, split in half lengthwise
  • 4.26g kosher salt
  • 2.13g freshly cracked black pepper
  • 78.86ml apricot preserves
  • 12.78g soy sauce
  • 12.78g orange juice

Little birds with big flavor. Cornish game hens are a unique and easy way to add some magic to your meal. You can split the leg from the breast too for easier sharing.

Preparation
STEP 1

Preheat oven to 350°F.

STEP 2

Season hens all over with salt and black pepper. Place hens breast-side up in a roasting dish and cook for 30 minutes.

STEP 3

In a small bowl, combine the apricot, soy sauce and orange juice. Spoon about a third of the apricot mixture over the hens.

STEP 4

During cooking, baste the hens several times with remaining apricot mixture. Bake until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F, about 30-35 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Tags: Marinades & Rubs, Dairy-Free, Entertaining, Family-Friendly, Holiday Favorites, Seasonal Favorites

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