Ingredients
Marinade:
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
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1 lemon, zested and juiced
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1 orange, zested and juiced
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3 cloves garlic, chopped
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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freshly ground black pepper to taste
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2 Cornish game hens
Sauce:
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2 cups orange juice
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½ cup soy sauce
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½ cup honey
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¼ cup Dijon mustard
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¼ cup finely diced onion
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2 teaspoons ground ginger
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freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions
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Mix olive oil, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, lemon zest and juice, orange zest and juice, garlic, salt, and black pepper together in a large resealable bag. Add hens, seal bag, and coat hens with marinade. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, flipping the bag 1 or 2 times to redistribute marinade.
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Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
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Mix orange juice, soy sauce, honey, 1/4 cup Dijon mustard, onion, ginger, and black pepper together in a bowl.
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Remove hens from marinade and transfer to a roasting pan, discarding leftover marinade.
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Roast hens in the preheated oven for 50 minutes. Brush hens with orange glaze and roast for 5 more minutes. Flip hens, brush with more glaze, and roast until meat is no longer pink in the center, about 5 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Editor's Note:
The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the marinade ingredients. The actual amount of the marinade consumed will vary.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 1235 | Calories |
| 56g | Fat |
| 129g | Carbs |
| 60g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 2 | |
| Calories 1235 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 56g | 72% |
| Saturated Fat 14g | 69% |
| Cholesterol 302mg | 101% |
| Sodium 5663mg | 246% |
| Total Carbohydrate 129g | 47% |
| Dietary Fiber 7g | 24% |
| Total Sugars 100g | |
| Protein 60g | 119% |
| Vitamin C 215mg | 239% |
| Calcium 160mg | 12% |
| Iron 5mg | 29% |
| Potassium 1558mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
