Post by Admin on Jul 15, 2005 7:19:18 GMT 10
Glazed Cornish Hens
4 Cornish hens
salt and pepper
1/2 cup melted butter, divided
1 can (12 to 16 ounces) pineapple slices
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons cornstarch
Directions for glazed Cornish hens
Season cavity of Cornish hens with salt and pepper.
Place hens in a large shallow roasting pan, breast side up.
Brush Cornish hens with half of the melted butter.
Drain pineapple, reserving juice.
Add enough water to juice to make 1 cup of liquid.
Combine 1/2 cup of the pineapple liquid with chicken broth.
Pour over hens.
Bake at 350°F for 50 to 60 minutes, basting several times (every 10 to 15 minutes) with remaining butter and pan drippings.
Place 2 pineapple slices on top of each hen.
Combine sugar, ginger, cornstarch, and remaining pineapple liquid.
Spoon sauce over Cornish hens.
Bake Cornish hens at 400°F for 15 minutes longer.
Serves 4.
4 Cornish hens
salt and pepper
1/2 cup melted butter, divided
1 can (12 to 16 ounces) pineapple slices
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons cornstarch
Directions for glazed Cornish hens
Season cavity of Cornish hens with salt and pepper.
Place hens in a large shallow roasting pan, breast side up.
Brush Cornish hens with half of the melted butter.
Drain pineapple, reserving juice.
Add enough water to juice to make 1 cup of liquid.
Combine 1/2 cup of the pineapple liquid with chicken broth.
Pour over hens.
Bake at 350°F for 50 to 60 minutes, basting several times (every 10 to 15 minutes) with remaining butter and pan drippings.
Place 2 pineapple slices on top of each hen.
Combine sugar, ginger, cornstarch, and remaining pineapple liquid.
Spoon sauce over Cornish hens.
Bake Cornish hens at 400°F for 15 minutes longer.
Serves 4.