Honeyed Cornish Game Hens

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Marinade

    4 hrs

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    665 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Honeyed Cornish Game Hens

 Cornish game hens are marinated in a a delicious ginger, garlic soy sauce and then cooked in the oven. Don't be scared of cooking Cornish game hens, they are easy and cook up into small, delicious dinners!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 cornish game hens
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
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Instructions

  1. Mix all the ingredients, except the hens, in a blender. Mix until the garlic is completely pureed into it. 
  2. Place the game hens into a seal-able container. Pour the mixture over the game hens and marinade in the fridge for a few hours, or even overnight. 
  3. When you are ready to cook, place them onto a foil lined baking sheet. Pour the remainder of the marinade over the hens. 
  4. Cook in a 350 degree oven for 25-30 minutes, these cook very fast when halved. Cook them to a temperature of 165 °F when a thermometer is inserted deep in the thigh,but not touching the bone. 

Nutrition Information

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Serving 4g Calories 665kcal (33%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 41g (82%) Fat 38g (58%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 227mg (76%) Sodium 1759mg (73%) Potassium 640mg (18%) Sugar 36g (72%) Vitamin A 260IU (5%) Vitamin C 6.3mg (7%) Calcium 37mg (4%) Iron 2.6mg (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 665 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 4g
Calories 665kcal 33%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 41g 82%
Fat 38g 58%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 227mg 76%
Sodium 1759mg 73%
Potassium 640mg 14%
Sugar 36g 72%
Vitamin A 260IU 5%
Vitamin C 6.3mg 7%
Calcium 37mg 4%
Iron 2.6mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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