Cornish Hens with Apples and Tangy Marinade

Name: Cornish Hens with Apples and Tangy Marinade
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Ingredients: 1 cup brown sugar; 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 5 cloves garlic, smashed; 3 tablespoons whole grain mustard; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon dry white wine; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon lime zest; 4 22oz. Cornish hens; 2 red or green apples, seeded and quartered; Salt & freshly ground black pepper

October 13, 2017

Cornish Hens with Apples and Tangy Marinade

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 15

Servings people

Ingredients

1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
5 cloves garlic, smashed
3 tablespoons whole grain mustard
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon dry white wine
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon lime zest
4 22oz. Cornish hens
2 red or green apples, seeded and quartered
Salt & freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Make the Marinade: Combine all marinade ingredients and whisk well. Wash the hens well, pat dry with paper towels, and put hens in a glass, rectangular pan. Pour the marinade over the hens, cover with plastic wrap, and let stand at room temperature for 1 hour.
Heat the oven to 375°.
Transfer the Cornish hens to a rack (set over a roasting pan) and season with salt & pepper. Place 2 apple quarters inside each hen. Roast uncovered for 1 ¾ hours. Remove from oven and let rest 15 minutes.
Serve warm with wild rice and green & yellow wax beans. Enjoy!