Orange Cornish Hens Recipe

Ingredients

8 Cornish Hens

24 oz orange juice

3 tbsp sugar

½ cup dry sherry

2 naval oranges, chopped

1 tbsp orange zest

¼ cup butter

salt and pepper , to taste

2 tbsp cornstarch

2 tbsp water

Cook hens in the oven at 350 degrees F for approximately 35 to 45 minutes depending on size.

At same time, combine orange juice, sugar, sherry, oranges, orange zest, butter and salt and pepper in a small sauce pan.

Simmer over low heat for 15 minutes.

Combine cornstarch and water together, mix well and add to orange juice mixture.

Simmer until thickened.

Pour orange sauce over cooked hens and serve.