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Citrus Glazed Cornish Game Hens

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Citrus Glazed Cornish Game Hens

Lisa
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1 Servings
14 Ingredients
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Coated with a glistening spiced orange marmalade, these Citrus Glazed Cornish Game Hens are a striking addition to any autumn dinner table.

1 Servings
14 Ingredients
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Ingredients

  • ¼ cups Orange Marmalade
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Juice
  • ⅛ cups Brown Sugar
  • ½ tablespoons Coriander, Ground
  • ¼ teaspoons Allspice, Ground
  • ¼ teaspoons Ginger, Ground
  • ¼ teaspoons Cumin
  • ¼ teaspoons Cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoons Turmeric
  • 1 individual Cornish Game Hen
  • 1 tablespoon Sea Salt
  • 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
  • 2 individual Rosemary, Fresh
  • 2 cups slice Orange

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Freeze For Later Cooking Day Directions

Stovetop

These directions help you cook or prepare this meal PRIOR to being frozen for serving later (see Serving Day Directions when you are ready to prepare it to eat).

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  1. In a saucepan, combine marmalade, orange juice, brown sugar, coriander, allspice, ginger, cumin, cinnamon, and turmeric over medium heat.
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Make From Frozen Serving Day Directions

Bake

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  1. Thaw: In fridge
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Make It Now Cooking Directions

Stove Cook

These directions are for cooking this recipe to serve immediately and NOT to freeze for later.

  1. In a saucepan, combine marmalade, orange juice, brown sugar, coriander, allspice, ginger, cumin, cinnamon, and turmeric over medium heat.
  2. When it begins to gently simmer, reduce heat to low.
  3. Continue to simmer for 12 minutes.
  4. Set aside to cool.
  5. Season the game hen with sea salt, rubbing into the skin and into the cavity of the hen. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning
  6. Place rosemary and 1/2 of orange slices into the cavity of the hen.
  7. Place cornish game hen on a wire rack, breast side up, and set inside a roasting pan. Place remaining orange slices around hen.
  8. Brush with 1/2 of orange marmalade.
  9. Roast at 400F for 1 hour, glazing with marmalade every 30 minutes until internal temp reads 175F.
  10. Allow hen to rest for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Recipe
1 Servings
Serving Size
1 hen
Amount Per Serving
Calories
580
Total Fat
5g
Saturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
103mg
Sodium
5613mg
Total Carbohydrates
114g
Fiber
10g
Sugar
98g
Protein
26g
WW Freestyle
21