Cornish Hens Mandarin

Prep: 720 min Cook: 90 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

Juicy Cornish hens glazed with a sweet and savory orange-marmalade soy marinade, perfect for elegant dinners or special occasions, appealing to poultry lovers and citrus enthusiasts.

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Ingredients

  • 4 Cornish hens
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup orange marmalade
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  1. Combine soy sauce, orange marmalade, melted butter, minced garlic, ground ginger, dry mustard, and pepper to create the marinade.
  2. Marinate the Cornish hens in the mixture overnight in the refrigerator.
  3. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  4. Place marinated hens in a baking dish and bake for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
  5. Bring the remaining marinade to a boil in a small saucepan.
  6. Baste the hens with the boiling marinade periodically during baking to enhance flavor and moisture.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

463 kcal 23% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.9g 24% DV
Total Fat 27.4g 35% DV
Carbs 46g 17% DV
Fiber 5.2g 19% DV
Sugar 16.9g 34% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 1749mg 76% DV
Potassium 677.8mg 14% DV
Cholesterol 101.5mg 34% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 10.5mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 30mg 33% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 94.3mg 7% DV
Iron 5.8mg 32% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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