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Orange Rosemary Roasted Cornish Hens
Jennifer Quisenberry
Orange Rosemary Roasted Cornish Hens are also perfect to make for intimate dinners or holiday dinners like Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
1
hour
hr
30
minutes
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Total Time
1
hour
hr
40
minutes
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Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American, French
Servings
2
Calories
431
kcal
Equipment
Cutting Board
Chef's Knife
Baking Dish
Citrus Squeezer
Ingredients
1x
2x
3x
2
Cornish Hens
defrosted
2
large
Navel Oranges
4
sprigs
Rosemary
1
tsp
Salt
1
tsp
Pepper
1
tbsp
Soy Sauce
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Slice one orange into rounds and place in the bottom of the baking dish.
Place the sprigs of rosemary on top of the orange slices. Place the Cornish hens on top of the oranges and rosemary.
Cut the second orange into quarters. Squeeze the juice of two of the quarters over the hens. Add salt and pepper.
Place the last two orange quarters inside of the Cornish hens (one in each hen) along with a sprig of rosemary.
Bake for an hour and a half until juices run clear.
Place soy sauce on top of chicken and broil for 5 to 8 minutes on high to darken and crisp the skin. Serve with stuffing and roasted carrots.
Notes
Please note that nutrition facts are subject to change based on your choice of ingredients.
Nutrition
Calories:
431
kcal
Keyword
Orange Rosemary Roasted Cornish Hens
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