For extra crispy skin, pat the hens dry with paper towels before roasting. Feel free to add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the glaze for a touch of heat. Serve these hens with roasted vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal. If you don't have white wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar can be substituted. To make ahead, prepare the glaze and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Brush it on the hens just before roasting.
Honey Orange Cornish Hens
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PREP TIME10 mins
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COOK TIME50 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs
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SERVING4 People
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Elevate your dinner table with these Honey Orange Cornish Hens, a delightful dish that brings together the succulent tenderness of Cornish hens with a vibrant, sweet, and tangy glaze. This recipe, deceptively simple, yields impressive results, making it perfect for both weeknight meals and special occasions.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate11 g
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Cholesterol75 mg
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Fiber0 g
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Protein13 g
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Saturated Fat3 g
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Sodium488 mg
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Sugar10 g
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Fat11 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). (Prep time: 5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View Arrange the Cornish hen halves, skin-side up, in a 9x13-inch roasting pan. Ensure the hens are not overcrowded for even cooking. (Prep time: 2 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View Roast the hens in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, allowing the skin to begin to crisp and the meat to cook through. (Cook time: 35 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, honey, soy sauce, and white wine vinegar until well combined. This glaze will add a beautiful sheen and flavor to the hens. (Prep time: 3 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View After the initial 35 minutes, brush the orange-honey mixture generously over the hens. Return to the oven for 5 more minutes and baste again. (Cook time: 5 minutes)
06 Step
Recipe View Continue to roast the hens until the skin is deeply browned and the meat is cooked through, about 10 more minutes. A meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). (Cook time: 10 minutes)
07 Step
Recipe View Let the hens rest for 5 minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful bird. (Rest time: 5 minutes)
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Cloyd Stanton
May 27, 2025I was surprised how easy this was to make. My family loved it!
Kaley Howell
Mar 28, 2025I added a little ginger to the glaze, and it was delicious!
Harry Hoppe
Dec 3, 2024This recipe was a hit! The glaze is the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
Nova Powlowski
Nov 16, 2024The hens came out so juicy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Jolie Gibson
Sep 15, 2024Simple, quick, and delicious - a winning combination!