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Honey Game Hens Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1 tsp fresh gingerroot, grated .
  • 1 tbsp orange zest, minced .
  • 4 garlic cloves, sliced .
  • 2 tbsps orange juice .
  • 1/2 c soy sauce .
  • 2 tbsps peanut oil .
  • 1/2 c honey .
  • 6 (0.75-1 lb) Cornish hens

Directions
  • Step #1 Rinse hens, trim off excess fat, & pat dry; place this in bowl.
  • Step #2 Put garlic & ginger in food processor/blender & process until nearly smooth.
  • Step #3 In another bowl, orange juice, honey, mix soy sauce, oil, & zest.
  • Step #4 Add the garlic & ginger.
  • Step #5 Pour mixture over game hens, coating well.
  • Step #6 Refrigerate overnight, turning in marinade several times.
  • Step #7 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Step #8 Place game hens in shallow roasting pan; pour marinade on top.
  • Step #9 Bake for 1 hr, basting every 15 mins.
  • Step #10 Remove hens to serving platter.
  • Step #11 Pour cooking juices into small, heavy saucepan & boil for 4 mins, or until sauce thickens.
  • Step #12 Pour over hens just before serving.
  • Step #13 Serve with sesame noodles or rice pilaf.
  • Step #14 These hens can also be grilled; just remember to baste often.
  • Enjoy the Honey Game Hens recipe

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