Orange Balsamic Rock Cornish Game Hens

Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray, 2007

Show: Food Network SpecialsEpisode: Rachael Ray's Holiday Feast

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (37)

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Cook Time:
45 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
6 servings

Times:

Prep: 5 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 45 min
Total:: 50 min

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Ingredients

6 hens, rinsed and pat dry
Coarse salt
Coarse black pepper
1 cup defrosted orange juice concentrate
1 cup aged balsamic vinegar
3 to 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
7 to 8 stems rosemary, chopped

Directions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

Line 2 baking pans with foil for easier cleaning. Set a baking rack in each pan. Split hens and butterfly open and place 3 hens in each baking pan. Season the hens with salt and pepper liberally. Mix the orange concentrate, balsamic vinegar and olive oil and pour evenly over the hens. Sprinkle with rosemary and roast 15 minutes at 425 degrees F and 30 minutes at 375 degrees F.

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recipe Orange Balsamic Rock Cornish Game Hens
Aurora Palmdale, CA 01-25-2010
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Terrible.
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

I can't say anything positive about this recipe. Lacks flavor.
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Kerri Honolulu, HI 01-22-2010
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Absolutely amazing!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Loved this recipe, my family are big fans of Cornice game hens so when I found this recipe I was so excited. It's really a... very simple recipe, easily tweaked, and completely delicious! Surprisingly it reminded me a lot of the orange chicken from Panda Express (only slightly more grown-up and much healthier) so needless to say this was a big hit. Will definitely be using this in the future.Read more
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Esther Coconut Grove, FL 01-12-2010
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Easy and delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Great recipe for a dinner party! Its easy, fast and really good.
recipe Orange Balsamic Rock Cornish Game Hens
Akiko Kissimmee, FL 01-08-2010
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Perfect quick holiday dish!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Wanted to find an alternative to Turkey. This is quick, easy and delicious!! It makes a beautiful presentation, too. I read... the other reviews and marinated a couple of hours as some of you suggested. I used three hens and split in half instead of butterfly. I basted three times during cooking. Use lots of fresh rosemary! I will definately do this again for the holidays! Read more
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jackie trenton, TN 01-04-2010
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Great Flavor
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

We really enjoyed this dish-but- I wish the skin was a little crispier. I put the hens under the broiler for a few... minutes-and that helped.Read more
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Trina Orlando, FL 12-26-2009
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Easy for the first time
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

I made this for Christmas dinner. It was just my husband and I and I thought the hens would be a nice touch and something... different. They were easy to prepare and cooked quickly. I was not crazy about the sauce. I know I will make them again but look for another sauce to serve with them next time.Read more