Cornish Game Hens with Orange and Herb Glaze
From Chow Bella
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp dried dill weed
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp paprika
1 tbsp olive oil
2 cornish game hens, split lengthwise
2 cloves minced garlic
4 scallions, sliced
1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
1 medium orange, juiced
1 tsp honey
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2.Mix all the dried herbs and spices and sprinkle evenly over the hens.
3. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the hens on both sides, about 10 minutes. Place the hens in a roasting pan. Roast for 30-35 min, or until juices run clear.
4. Return the skillet with the pan juices to medium-low heat. Add the garlic and scallions and cook until tender and fragrant. Then, add the broth, juice, and honey and cook until reduced over medium-low heat, about 20 min.
5. In the last 10 min of roasting the hens, brush with the glaze. Allow the hens to rest 5 min before serving.
Servings per recipe: 2
Per serving:
Calories: 309
Fat: 21.1 g
Saturated fat: 5.6 g
Cholesterol: 163.1 mg
Sodium: 495.4 mg
Carbohydrate: 6.7 g
Fiber: 0.7 g
Sugars: 4.7 g
Protein: 24.6 g