quick cornish hens-7 ways
From robertg 17 years ago
- 60 minutes to make
- Serves 4
7 ways to roast hens from woman's day,haven't tried all, but the ones I have, are very good.
Ingredients
- 4 Cornish hens,neck and giblets removed,rinced and dried. shopping list
- roast hens at 375*F. for 1 hour or until done,using one of the following recipes. shopping list
How to make it
- CITRUS GLAZED:
- mix 1/4 cup thawed,frozen orange juice concentrate,2 Tbs. dijon mustard and 2 Tbs. honey,very well
- brush glaze on hens during the last 15-20 minutes of roasting
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- ASIAN ACCENT:
- mix 2 TBS. soy sauce,2 Tbs. chicken broth and 1 tsp. sesame oil.
- brush glaze over hens and pour some in each cavity,roast
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- APRICOT GLAZE:
- in a small bowl mix a 1/2 cup apricot jam,2 TBS. soy sauce,2 TBS. dijon mustard and 2 TBS. honey,brush glaze on hens during the last 15-20 minutes of roasting
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- MEXICAN SPICED:
- rub the outside of the hens with packaged taco seasoning and lightly spray with non-stick vegetable oil.roast
- LEMON-BASIL:
- rub outside of hens with a cut lemon and brush with melted butter.place 1/2 lemon and a sprig of fresh basil in each hen,roast
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- MUSTARD-HERB:
- coat outside of hens with dijon mustard,sprinkle with a mixture of dried terragon,basil and thyme.roast.remove for pan and deglaze with 3/4 cup of white wine,serve hens with pan juices
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- GARLIC-HERB:
- 2 TBS. minced garlic,2 tsp. each of finely chopped rosemary and sage.
- loosen breast skin and rub 1/4 of the seasoning under the skin of each hen.roast
The Rating
Reviewed by 3 people-
Helpful info is always appreciated. Thanks Bob.
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