Juicy Cornish Hens

Juicy Cornish Hens: Submitted by: Ed Cook | Date Added: 17 Sep 2011 Ingredients:

4 Tablespoons Butter
3 Tablespoons Honey
4 teaspoons Chili Powder
1 Tablespoon Orange Juice
2 Cornish Hens
Salt and Pepper to Taste (measurement, your preference)

Cooking Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven to 350 degrees.
2. Melt butter and stir in honey and chili powder, mixing well.
3. Stir in orange juice, salt and pepper and remove from heat.
4. Cut each hen into 2 halves
5. Rinse well and pat dry with paper towels.
6. Place hens in baking dish, skin side down and place in oven for 10-12 minutes.
7. Turn hens over and baste generously with all of the mixture.
8. Bake for approx. 45 minutes, or until well browned.
9. Serve and Enjoy! Great with stuffing on the side.