Roasted Citrus-Herb Game Hen
Serves: 4
Santiago Howell
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
44
Spice
44
Sweetness
49
Sourness
42
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.8
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1 cup
Olive Oil2 tbsps
Thyme Leaves (chopped fresh)2 cups
Chicken Stock (low-sodium)2 tbsps
Marsala Wine2 tbsps
Lemon Juice (fresh)2 tbsps
Orange Juice (fresh)1 cup
Dried Cranberry2 tsps
All-Purpose FlourDirections:
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Watch how to make this recipe
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Place an oven rack in the lower 1/3 of the oven
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Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F
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Rinse the game hens and pat dry with paper towels
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In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, shallots, orange zest, lemon zest, thyme, mint, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper
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Rub 2 tablespoons of the zest mixture over the skins of the game hens
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Place the remainder of the zest mixture under the skin and into the cavities of the hens
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Using kitchen twine, truss the legs together
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Place the hens in a shallow 9 by 13-inch baking dish
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Add the chicken stock, Marsala wine, lemon juice, orange juice, and cranberries
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Roast for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the leg juices run clear
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Remove the game hens and set aside
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Place the flour in a small saucepan
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Whisk in the pan juices
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Bring the juices to a boil over medium heat
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Reduce the heat and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until slightly thickened
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Whisk in the butter and season, to taste, with salt and pepper
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To serve, remove the kitchen twine and place the hens on 2 serving plates
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Drizzle with the citrus-herb sauce