The honey glaze on these game hens is both sweet and spicy for a taste sensation. Try this glaze on small chickens or a large roasting chicken with equal success, but increase the roasting time accordingly.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Ingredients:
- 4 Cornish game hens
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup red wine
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground sage
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 400 F. Line a roasting pan with nonstick foil. Place Cornish game hens in roasting pan, breast-side up.In a small, heavy saucepan, bring olive oil, balsamic vinegar, red wine, honey, allspice, chili powder, onion powder, and sage to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until thickened, stirring often. Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
Brush the Cornish game hens with the cooled glaze. Sprinkle liberally with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Roast for 45 to 50 minutes, basting every 10 minutes, until meat thermometer placed between thigh and breast registers 170 F.
Let game hens rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Yield: 4 servings
