Citrus-Orange Glazed Cornish Game Hens

Name: Citrus-Orange Glazed Cornish Game Hens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 0.5 tsp Black Pepper; 2 whole Cornish Hen; 0.25 cup Diced Onion; 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard; 3 cloves Garlic; 2 tsp Ground Ginger; 0.5 cup Honey; 1 whole Lemon; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 whole Orange Juice; 1 tsp Salt; 0.5 cup Soy Sauce

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 American High-Protein 💪Comfort-Food

Citrus-Orange Glazed Cornish Game Hens balance sweet orange and honey with tangy lemon and Dijon, finished by a glossy glaze that clings to crisp, golden skin. Aromatic garlic, ginger, and a touch of soy lend depth and gentle savoriness to the juicy meat. Serve for an intimate dinner or a special weekend meal when you want bright flavors with a polished finish.

Prep15 mins
Cook1 hr
Serves2
DifficultyMedium

1

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

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
3

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

Take the hens out of the marinade and place them in a roasting pan, discarding the remaining marinade.
5

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