Teriyaki Cornish Hens

Name: Teriyaki Cornish Hens
Ingredients: 1 1/2 Tbsp. cornstarch; 3 Tbsp. brown sugar; 1/4 tsp. dry mustard; 1/8 tsp. ginger; 1/2 c. teriyaki sauce; 1/4 c. orange juice; 4 Cornish hens (1 lb. each); 6 oz. long grain and wild rice mix, cooked; 1/2 c. dried apricots, finely chopped

9 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 Tbsp. cornstarch
3 Tbsp. brown sugar
1/4 tsp. dry mustard
1/8 tsp. ginger
1/2 c. teriyaki sauce
1/4 c. orange juice
4 Cornish hens (1 lb. each)
6 oz. long grain and wild rice mix, cooked
1/2 c. dried apricots, finely chopped

Directions

1

In 1-quart casserole, combine cornstarch, brown sugar, dry mustard and ginger.
2

Blend in teriyaki sauce and orange juice; stir until smooth.
3

Cook or microwave until thickened, stirring every minute.
4

Preheat oven to 350°.
5

Remove giblets from hens; rinse with cold water and pat dry.
6

In small mixing bowl, combine rice and apricots.
7

Stuff hens with rice mixture; close cavities and secure.
8

In 3-quart oblong glass baking pan, place hens, breast side up, on trivet.
9

Cook at 350° for 70 minutes in convection oven or longer in regular oven.
10

Baste with teriyaki sauce every 15 minutes.
11

Serves 4.