Cornish Hens in Orange and Honey Sauce
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 90 min
Total: 110 min
Serves: 4
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Cornish hens come alive with a luscious orange and honey sauce that perfectly balances sweetness and acidity, elevating any dinner table. The crispy bacon adds a savory crunch, while the wild rice provides a hearty base that absorbs all the delicious flavors. This dish is ideal for special gatherings or a cozy family dinner, promising to impress both guests and loved ones with its mouthwatering aroma and vibrant presentation.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 pkg Wild Rice
- 2 - Cornish Hen
- 1 - Salt - To Taste
- 1 - Butter (or Margarine)
- 4 Slices Bacon - Halved
- 1/2 Cup Honey
- 1/2 Cup Concentrated Orange Juice
- 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
Directions
Directions
- Cook rice according to package directions.
- Sprinkle hens inside and out with salt.
- Stuff hens with rice; truss securely.
- Rub hens with butter.
- Place bacon in glass baking dish; arrange hens over bacon.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Bake hens for 1 hour.
- Combine honey, orange juice and lemon juice.
- Baste hens with half the orange sauce; turn hens.
- Baste for 5 minutes longer.
- Turn hens; baste.
- Return to oven.
- Bake for 15 minutes; add remaining sauce.
- Bake for 15 minutes longer.
- Remove hens to warm platter.
- Drain off excess fat from sauce; serve over hens.
- Bacon may be served as a side dish.
Nutrition
Per serving · 4 servingsCalories
550
Fat
30 g
Saturated fat
10 g
Carbohydrates
40 g
Sugar
20 g
Fiber
2 g
Protein
35 g
Sodium
600 mg
Cholesterol
120 mg
Estimated values for general guidance only — not medical or dietary advice.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 pkg Wild Rice
- 2 - Cornish Hen
- 1 - Salt - To Taste
- 1 - Butter (or Margarine)
- 4 Slices Bacon - Halved
- 1/2 Cup Honey
- 1/2 Cup Concentrated Orange Juice
- 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
