Maple Glazed Oven Roasted Cornish Hen: Juicy Comfort Food Delight
A delicious and comforting recipe for oven roasted Cornish hen glazed with maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Oven Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Cornish hens
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix maple syrup, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic, black pepper, and salt.
- Rub the Cornish hens with olive oil and place them in a roasting pan.
- Brush the hens with the maple glaze mixture.
- Roast in the preheated oven for about 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let the hens rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the hens in the glaze overnight.
- Serve with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hen
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg