peach glazed cornish hens with ginger

Name: Peach Glazed Cornish Hens with Ginger
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 2 - cornish hens, split (1 1/2 pounds to 2 pounds each); 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 cup(s) dried peaches, chopped; 1/4 cup(s) fresh orange juice; 1 - green onion, sliced; 2 tablespoon(s) fresh ginger, grated; 2 tablespoon(s) brown sugar; 2 tablespoon(s) fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon(s) soy sauce; 1 tablespoon(s) vegetable oil

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Lynette C

Gulf Breeze, FL

Updated on Feb 26, 2017

Cornish hens are a favorite around here because we each get to enjoy both the white and dark meat.

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prep time 5 Min

cook time 40 Min

method Roast

yield 4 , or 2 hearty appetites

Ingredients

2 - cornish hens, split (1 1/2 pounds to 2 pounds each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup dried peaches, chopped
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1 - green onion, sliced
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

How To Make peach glazed cornish hens with ginger

Step 1

Place hens, skin side up, in a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with salt; broil 6 inches from the heat 3 to 5 minutes or until the skin is lightly browned. Remove from the oven.

Step 2

Combine peaches and remaining ingredients in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 3

Pour sauce over the hens. Bake uncovered, at 375° for 30 minutes or until done.
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