Teriyaki Cornish Hens Recipe
Ingredients
| Cornstarch | 1 1/2 Tablespoon | |
| Brown sugar | 3 Tablespoon | |
| Dry mustard | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
| Ginger | 1/8 Teaspoon | |
| Teriyaki sauce | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Orange juice | 1/4 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| 4 (1 to 1 1/4 lb.) cornish hens | ||
| Long grain rice package | 1 | |
| Dried apricots | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs), finely chopped | |
Directions
In 1 quart casserole, combine cornstarch, brown sugar, dry mustard and ginger.
Blend in teriyaki sauce and orange juice; stir until smooth.
Microwave at high (10) 3 to 4 minutes, until thickened, stirring every minute.
Insert metal accessory rack.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Remove giblets from hens; rinse with cold water and pat dry.
In small mixing bowl, combine rice and apricots.
Stuff hens with rice mixture and close cavities.
Secure with toothpicks.
In 3 quart oblong glass baking dish, place hens, breast side up, on trivet.
Cook on Combination Code 4, 60 to 70 minutes; basting with teriyaki sauce every 15 minutes.
Blend in teriyaki sauce and orange juice; stir until smooth.
Microwave at high (10) 3 to 4 minutes, until thickened, stirring every minute.
Insert metal accessory rack.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Remove giblets from hens; rinse with cold water and pat dry.
In small mixing bowl, combine rice and apricots.
Stuff hens with rice mixture and close cavities.
Secure with toothpicks.
In 3 quart oblong glass baking dish, place hens, breast side up, on trivet.
Cook on Combination Code 4, 60 to 70 minutes; basting with teriyaki sauce every 15 minutes.
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