Description
A delicious recipe for apricot-glazed Cornish game hens that are sure to impress your guests with their sweet and savory flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Cornish game hens
- 1 cup apricot preserves
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, mix together the apricot preserves, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place the Cornish game hens in a roasting pan and brush the apricot glaze generously over them.
- Roast in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Baste the hens with the glaze every 15 minutes for extra flavor.
- Once cooked, remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- For a more intense flavor, marinate the hens in the glaze for a few hours before cooking.
- Serve with roasted vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Cornish game hen
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg