Orange-Honey Glazed Cornish Game Hens
Orange-Honey Glazed Cornish Game Hens balance citrus brightness with a gentle sweetness, while soy sauce adds a subtle savory depth to the glossy glaze. The hens roast up tender and juicy with a lacquered finish that’s perfect for a cozy dinner or a small holiday gathering. Serve this dish when you want something special yet approachable, with flavors that feel both comforting and fresh.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Orange-Honey Glazed Cornish Game Hens, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 21 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 7
- Heart Health
- 45
- Metabolic
- 10
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 24
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
Arrange the game hen halves, skin side up, in a 9x13-inch roasting pan.
- 3
Roast the hens in the preheated oven for 35 minutes.
- 4
Mix the orange juice, honey, soy sauce, and vinegar in a small bowl; brush the mixture over the hens.
- 5
Roast the hens for 5 more minutes and baste again with the orange juice mixture.
- 6
Continue roasting until the skin is browned and the meat is no longer pink inside, about 10 more minutes.
- Calories 306.49 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 25.85 g Good Source 52%
- Carbohydrate 10.67 g 4%
- Total Fat 18.6 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 5.31 g High 27%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 172.55 mg High 58%
- Sodium 497.05 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Total Sugars 9.4 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 1.45 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.5 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 28.99 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 7.69 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Soy 🌱
About This Recipe
Orange Honey Glazed Cornish Game Hens is made with 5 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cornish Hen, Honey, Orange Juice, and Soy Sauce. Each serving provides about 306.49 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Orange-Honey Glazed Cornish Game Hens made of?
- The main ingredients are Cornish Hen, Honey, Orange Juice, Soy Sauce, White Vinegar. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Orange-Honey Glazed Cornish Game Hens?
- About 1 hr in total: 10 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 306.49 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Orange-Honey Glazed Cornish Game Hens easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Orange-Honey Glazed Cornish Game Hens healthy?
- Orange-Honey Glazed Cornish Game Hens has an easyChef Pro health score of 26/100. Per serving, it provides 306.49 calories and 25.85 g of protein, or 52% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 497.05 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.31 g (27% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus and Soy, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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