Friday, August 31, 2012

Orange-Glazed Cornish Hens


4 Cornish Hens, thawed
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/2 cup. frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup honey


1) Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Wash hands. Rinse hens with cold water & pat dry with paper towels. Sprinkle hens with salt and pepper; place in oiled roasting pan. Wash hands.

2) Roast hens 30 minutes. Combine orange juice concentrate, ketchup and honey. Baste hens with glaze. Roast, basting every 10 minutes, 40 minutes longer or until internal juices of chicken run clear. (or insert instant read meat thermometer into thickest part of chicken. Temp should read 180 degrees). Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Refrigerate leftovers immediately.

Prep: 10 min. cook: 70 min  servings: 8