apple-glazed cornish game hens

Deep In The Heart of, TX
Updated on Feb 13, 2015

This is delicious and fragrant dish from WW - 7 pts. per 1/2 hen and 1/2 tbsp. glaze. You can substitute skinned chicken drumsticks - just increase the cooking time by an additional 5-10 minutes.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Broil
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 - cornish game hens, halved (about 1 1/2 pounds)
  • 1/2 cup apple cider
  • 1/4 cup apple jelly
  • 1 teaspoon five-spice powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

How To Make apple-glazed cornish game hens

  • Step 1
    Spray the broiler rack with nonstick spray and preheat the broiler.
  • Step 2
    Broil hens 7 inches from the heat, skinned side down, 15 minutes. Turn the hens and broil until cooked through, 5-10 minutes more.
  • Step 3
    Meanwhile, prepare the glaze. Combine the cider, jelly, five-spice powder, salt and cayenne pepper in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer. Simmer until the mixture is thick and syrupy, about 7 minutes. Set aside and keep warm (mixture should equal 1/4 cup).
  • Step 4
    Carefully remove the skin from each hen. Brush about half of the glaze over the hens. Broil until bubbly, 1-2 minutes more. Place the hens on a serving platter and drizzle with the remaining glaze.

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