roast cornish game hens with orange-teriyaki sauce

Recipe by
Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Grapeview, WA

This is a yummy marinade from epicurious.com.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake

Ingredients For roast cornish game hens with orange-teriyaki sauce

  • 1 c
    thick teriyaki baste and glaze
  • 1 c
    orange juice
  • 4
    green onions, finely chopped
  • 2 Tbsp
    orange peel, grated
  • 1 Tbsp
    ginger, minced
  • 4
    cornish game hens
  • 2/3 c
    chicken broth

How To Make roast cornish game hens with orange-teriyaki sauce

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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