Asian Glazed Cornish Hens

Cornish hens marinated with an Asian blend of teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, and ginger are roasted until glazed in this easy, tasty recipe.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
• Calories: 655 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons honey
• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
• 4 teaspoons lemon juice
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
• kitchen twine
• 4 Cornish hens

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, honey, lemon juice, garlic, black pepper, and ginger in a large resealable plastic bag. Add Cornish hens. Seal and marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a metal rack and set inside a roasting pan.

Step 3

Transfer hens from the plastic bag to a flat work surface; tie legs together with kitchen twine. Place hens on the prepared rack.

Step 4

Pour marinade into a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from heat.

Step 5

Roast hens in the preheated oven, basting occasionally with marinade, until juices run clear, about 1 hour. Cover loosely with aluminum foil. Continue roasting until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 15 minute more.

Step 6

Cover hens with aluminum foil. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.