Baked Game Hens Recipe

Elevate your weeknight dinner with these juicy, flavorful baked game hens! A simple yet elegant recipe, perfect for a special occasion or a satisfying change from the ordinary. These tender hens, baked to perfection, are bursting with delicious apple and onion flavors.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 9 mins
Calories 411.1 kcal
Protein 97g
Rating 3.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baked Game Hens

  • 2 Cornish game hens (1 1/4 to 1 1/2 lbs each)
  • 1 medium apple, peeled, cored and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 medium onion, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted (1/2 stick)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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How to Make Baked Game Hens

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Peel and thinly slice 1 medium apple and 1/2 medium onion.
  3. Gently stuff the apple and onion slices into the cavity of each game hen.
  4. Place the game hens on a rack in a shallow baking pan. This allows for even cooking and crispy skin.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) of melted butter and 2 tablespoons of soy sauce.
  6. Brush the butter-soy sauce mixture generously over the game hens.
  7. Bake, uncovered, for 60-75 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 165°F (74°C) and the juices run clear. Baste the hens with pan juices every 20 minutes for extra flavor and moisture.
  8. Let the game hens rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

20 g

Sugar

19g

Fat

46g

Carbs

2g

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