Honey Game Hens
Elevate your dinner table with these irresistible Honey Game Hens—a show-stopping dish that's as flavorful as it is elegant. Succulent Cornish game hens are infused with a sweet and savory glaze made from honey, soy sauce, garlic, and a hint of lemon juice, then roasted to golden perfection. Fresh rosemary sprigs tucked inside each hen add a fragrant herbal note, while the addition of chicken broth ensures moist and tender meat throughout baking. With a quick 20-minute prep time and simple basting technique during cooking, these roasted game hens are perfect for impressing dinner guests or celebrating a special occasion. Serve with classic sides like buttery mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables for a meal that's bursting with flavor and charm.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole Cornish game hens
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 4 Fresh rosemary sprigs
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup Chicken broth
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Pat the Cornish game hens dry with paper towels and trim any excess fat.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
Place the game hens on a roasting rack in a baking dish and brush the marinade generously over each hen, ensuring to coat evenly.
Stuff each hen with 1-2 rosemary sprigs for added flavor.
Pour the chicken broth into the base of the baking dish to prevent the meat from drying out while cooking.
Roast the game hens in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads 165°F (74°C).
Baste the hens with the pan juices every 15-20 minutes to keep them moist and flavorful.
Once fully cooked, remove the hens from the oven and let them rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Serve hot with your favorite side dishes, such as buttery mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2700 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 152.3 g | 195% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.6 g | 183% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 800 mg | 267% | |
| Sodium | 4773 mg | 208% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.2 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 70.2 g | ||
| Protein | 237.5 g | 475% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 216 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 14.7 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 2660 mg | 57% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
