Cornish Game Hen Recipe with Apricot Glaze for a Juicy Dinner
A delicious and succulent Cornish game hen recipe with a sweet apricot glaze that makes for a perfect dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Cornish game hens
- 1 cup apricot preserves
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix apricot preserves, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, olive oil, and rosemary.
- Brush the mixture over the Cornish game hens.
- Place hens in a roasting pan and bake for 1 hour or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest before serving.
Notes
- Serve with roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- Leftover hens can be used in sandwiches or salads.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hen
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Cornish game hen, apricot glaze, dinner recipe