Cornish Game Hens With Pineapple Pepper Sauce
🕒 Cook Time: 1 hour
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Description: These little babies are really cute and really delicious. Great for dinner parties or holiday meals.
Recipe Category: Chicken
Keywords: Poultry, Meat, Kosher, Hanukkah, Thanksgiving, Weeknight, Roast, Oven, < 4 Hours
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 451.7
- Fat Content: 11.6g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2.9g
- Cholesterol Content: 309.9mg
- Sodium Content: 290.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 13.5g
- Fiber Content: 1.1g
- Sugar Content: 9.7g
- Protein Content: 69g
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3 | Cornstarch |
| 2 | Dry mustard |
| 1 | Water |
| 1/2 | Red wine vinegar |
| 2 | Honey |
| 3 | Soy sauce |
| 1 | Pineapple chunks in juice |
| 1 | Green bell pepper |
| 1 | Red bell pepper |
Instructions:
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Remove giblets.
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Rinse hens inside and out; pat dry.
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Cut each hen in half lengthwise.
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Place skin side up on broiler pan or in shallow roasting pan.
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Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat 8 to 10 minutes or until skin is crisp; drain.
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Heat oven to 325 degrees F.
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Place halves skin side up in ungreased 13×9 inch baking dish.
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In medium bowl, combine remaining ingredients; spoon over hens.
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Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until tender, basting occasionally.
This recipe for Cornish Game Hens with Pineapple Pepper Sauce is a delightful twist on traditional roast chicken, perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet pineapple, tangy red wine vinegar, and savory soy sauce creates a deliciously flavorful sauce that perfectly complements the tender hens.
To begin, you’ll want to prepare your hens by removing the giblets and rinsing them inside and out before patting them dry. Then, carefully cut each hen in half lengthwise to ensure even cooking.
Next, preheat your broiler and place the hen halves skin side up on a broiler pan or in a shallow roasting pan. Broil them for 8 to 10 minutes, until the skin is crisp and golden brown. Be sure to drain any excess fat or juices that accumulate during this process.
Once the hens are nicely browned, it’s time to prepare the sauce. In a medium bowl, combine the remaining ingredients: cornstarch, dry mustard, water, red wine vinegar, honey, soy sauce, pineapple chunks, and diced green and red bell peppers. Spoon this flavorful mixture over the hens, ensuring they are generously coated with the sauce.
Transfer the hens to a baking dish and bake them in a preheated oven at 325 degrees F for 45 to 50 minutes, or until they are tender and cooked through. Be sure to baste the hens occasionally with the sauce to keep them moist and flavorful.
Once cooked, remove the hens from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with additional pineapple chunks and sliced bell peppers for a beautiful presentation.
Serve these Cornish Game Hens with Pineapple Pepper Sauce alongside your favorite side dishes for a memorable meal that is sure to impress your guests. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or celebrating a special occasion, this dish is guaranteed to be a hit!
