Orange Glazed Cornish Hens

This recipe for Orange Glazed Cornish Hens is an impressive dish with a beautiful presentation that is actually pretty easy to make. A Cornish hen roasts in a similar fashion to a roasted chicken. But it’s brushed with an amazing orange glaze along the way.

You do not have to be a gourmet chef to prepare orange glazed Cornish hens for dinner. Just follow the directions, and everything will turn out great. They’re an elegant entree to serve at a dinner party or for a special holiday. And your guests will think you spent a long time in the kitchen (but you won’t!)

• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium garlic clove, minced
• ½ cup chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 4 teaspoons cornstarch
• Three 1 to 2 pound Cornish game hens, split lengthwise
• 1 medium orange, cut into 6 wedges
• orange slices, for garnish