Glazed Cornish Hens
Glazed Cornish Hens requires around 45 minutes from start to finish. This main course has 535 calories, 39g of protein, and 36g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 6. This recipe covers 16% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up margarine, cornish hens, lemon juice, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the cornstarch you could follow this main course with the Chocolate Cornstarch Pudding as a dessert.
Instructions
Remove giblets from hens; reserve for another use. Rinse hens under cold running water, and pat dry. Split each hen in half lengthwise, using an electric knife.
Place hens, cut side down, on rack of a broiler pan coated with cooking spray.
Combine jelly and next 9 ingredients in a small saucepan; stir well. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute.
Remove from heat, and set aside.
Sprinkle hens with 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper.
Brush with melted margarine.
Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 20 minutes.
Brush hens with half of jelly mixture.
Bake an additional 45 to 50 minutes or until done, basting frequently with remaining jelly mixture.
Transfer hens to a serving platter. If desired, serve with wild rice and garnish with fresh herbs.