Orange-Roasted Cornish Game Hens
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

To keep this a low-fat, low-calorie recipe, limit servings to half a hen. Your guests will be satisfied with the portion size, even if they're tempted by the elegant presentation.


Orange-Roasted Cornish Game Hens

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Servings: Makes 6 servings.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 55 mins
Related Categories: Low Calorie, Low Fat, Oranges, Other Meat and Game
 
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Ingredients
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    Nonstick cooking spray
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  • 1 
    small onion, finely chopped
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  • 1  clove
    garlic, minced
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  • 1/2  cup
    chicken broth
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  • 1  teaspoon
    finely shredded orange peel
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  • 1/2  cup
    orange juice
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  • 2  tablespoons
    honey
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  • 4  teaspoons
    cornstarch
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  • 3  1- to 1-1/4 pound
    Cornish game hens, split lengthwise
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  • 1 
    medium orange, cut into 6 wedges
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    Orange slices (optional)
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    Fresh parsley (optional)
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Directions
1.
Spray a small saucepan with nonstick cooking spray. For sauce, cook onion and garlic in the saucepan until onion is tender.
2.
In a small bowl stir together chicken broth, orange peel, orange juice, honey, and cornstarch. Stir into onion mixture in saucepan. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Remove from heat. Set aside 1/2 cup of the sauce.
3.
In a shallow roasting pan place each hen half atop one orange wedge. Baste with some of the remaining sauce.
4.
Roast in a 375 degree F oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until tender (180 degrees F). Baste hen halves with remining sauce after 30 minutes.
5.
Transfer hen halves to a serving platter. Serve with reserved sauce. If desired, garnish with orange slices and parsley. Makes 6 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 195, Total Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Sodium 128 mg, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 27 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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