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Roast Cornish Game Hens with Orange-Teriyaki Sauce

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Roast Cornish Game Hens with Orange-Teriyaki SauceLeo Gong

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1

cup thick teriyaki baste and glaze

1

cup orange juice

4

green onions, finely chopped

2

tablespoons grated orange peel

1

tablespoon minced peeled ginger

4

1- to 1 1/4-pound Cornish game hens

2

/3 cup canned low-salt chicken broth

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Whisk first 5 ingredients in bowl to blend for marinade. Place hens in plastic bag. Add 1 cup marinade; seal bag. Let hens marinate 1 hour at room temperature or refrigerate up to 3 hours, turning bag occasionally. Reserve remaining marinade.

    Step 2

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Place rack on large rimmed baking sheet. Arrange hens on rack; drizzle with marinade from bag. Roast hens until cooked through and brown, basting occasionally with reserved marinade from bowl, about 1 hour.

    Step 3

    Transfer hens to platter. Scrape juices into pan; add broth and any remaining marinade. Bring sauce to boil. Season with salt and pepper; spoon over hens.