Apricot-Glazed Cornish Game Hens
Delightful Cornish game hens glazed with sweet apricot preserves, served with colorful roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 whole Cornish game hens (about 1.5 lbs each), cleaned and patted dry
- 1 cup apricot preserves
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup baby carrots
- 1 cup Brussels sprouts, halved
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix together the apricot preserves, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic to create the glaze.
- Season the Cornish game hens inside and out with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Place the hens in a roasting pan and brush generously with the apricot glaze.
- Arrange the baby carrots and Brussels sprouts around the hens in the pan.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, basting with the glaze every 15 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the skin is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven to retain crispy skin.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hen
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg