Orange-Glazed Cornish Hens Recipe
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Orange-Glazed Cornish Hens

By: Mary Jo Hopkins  
"One year, I served this recipe and got nothing but raves. My family prefers these moist glazed hens instead of turkey."

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr 20 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 cup finely chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine
  • 3 cups cooked rice
  • 4 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 cup grated orange peel
  • 4 (1 1/4 pound) Cornish game hens
  • GLAZE:
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange peel

Directions

  1. In a skillet, saute the onion, celery and almonds in butter. Add rice, sugar, salt, thyme and orange peel; mix well. Loosely stuff hens. Place, breast side up, on a rack in a shallow baking pan. In a small bowl, combine glaze ingredients; spoon some over hens. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 40 minutes. Cover and bake 40 minutes longer until juices run clear, brushing often with remaining glaze.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2007 by len 
The rice is exceptional. I recommend adding a little garlic, sald, pepper and a little thyme... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 5, 2008 by jm.helle 
This was good! I think I'll leave out the orange peel next time. There was also far too much... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2006 by Lu Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Good recipe but a little too orangeey tasting for my family. The chicken was very moist. If I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2008 by Evoss 
I made this for our christmas dinner. My husband and i liked it very much, especially with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2006 by cooks2good2breal 
this is an amazing recipe!!!! Quick easy goes great with potatoes and corn . 20 minute prep... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2007 by laura 
The hens were very good, and very moist, i followed the recipe exactly except i put less... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2008 by AMYNTEXAS 
Made this for Easter dinner & it turned out great. I followed the recipe exactly except I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2009 by Rhiannon 
It was not to my liking. I had such high hopes it would be good. I don't understand how this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2007 by Jessica 
I've made this recipe with cornish hens and a chicken and it never seems to hit the spot. But... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2009 by Schroeder 
I would try a bit of orange juice for the rice, instead of the peel. But honestly, even with... MORE

 
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