Citrus-Orange Glazed Cornish Game Hens
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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Citrus-Orange Glazed Cornish Game Hens, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 25 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 63 / 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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- 14
- Heart Health
- 51
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 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).
- Calories 1543.23 kcal High 77%
- Protein 107.01 g Good Source 214%
- Carbohydrate 98.27 g 36%
- Total Fat 87.2 g High 112%
- Saturated Fat 23.11 g High 116%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 690.19 mg High 230%
- Sodium 3702.17 mg High 161%
- Dietary Fiber 3.4 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 79.04 g --
- Added Sugars 0.68 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 54.47 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 2.91 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 419.19 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 2.91 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 92.83 mg Good Source 103%
- 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 🌱
- Mustard
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Citrus Orange Glazed Cornish Game Hens is made with 12 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cornish Hen, Diced Onion, and Dijon Mustard. Each serving provides about 1543.23 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Citrus-Orange Glazed Cornish Game Hens made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cornish Hen, Diced Onion, Dijon Mustard, Garlic. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Citrus-Orange Glazed Cornish Game Hens?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1543.23 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Citrus-Orange Glazed Cornish Game Hens easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Citrus-Orange Glazed Cornish Game Hens healthy?
- Citrus-Orange Glazed Cornish Game Hens has an easyChef Pro health score of 31/100. Per serving, it provides 1543.23 calories and 107.01 g of protein, or 214% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 3702.17 mg (161% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 23.11 g (116% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Soy, Mustard, Garlic and Onions, 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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