Honey Game Hens
Elevate your dinner table with these irresistible Honey Game Hens—a show-stopping dish that's as flavorful as it is elegant. Succulent Cornish game hens are infused with a sweet and savory glaze made from honey, soy sauce, garlic, and a hint of lemon juice, then roasted to golden perfection. Fresh rosemary sprigs tucked inside each hen add a fragrant herbal note, while the addition of chicken broth ensures moist and tender meat throughout baking. With a quick 20-minute prep time and simple basting technique during cooking, these roasted game hens are perfect for impressing dinner guests or celebrating a special occasion. Serve with classic sides like buttery mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables for a meal that's bursting with flavor and charm.
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Ingredients
- 2 whole Cornish game hens
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 4 Fresh rosemary sprigs
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup Chicken broth
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2
Pat the Cornish game hens dry with paper towels and trim any excess fat.
Step 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
Step 4
Place the game hens on a roasting rack in a baking dish and brush the marinade generously over each hen, ensuring to coat evenly.
Step 5
Stuff each hen with 1-2 rosemary sprigs for added flavor.
Step 6
Pour the chicken broth into the base of the baking dish to prevent the meat from drying out while cooking.
Step 7
Roast the game hens in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads 165°F (74°C).
Step 8
Baste the hens with the pan juices every 15-20 minutes to keep them moist and flavorful.
Step 9
Once fully cooked, remove the hens from the oven and let them rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Step 10
Serve hot with your favorite side dishes, such as buttery mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1449.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2700.0 |
| Total Fat 152.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 36.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g | |
| Cholesterol 800mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4773.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 79.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 70.2g | |
| Protein 237.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 100IU | 0% |
| Calcium 215.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 14.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2659.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories