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Sweet Glazed Cornish Hens

Coca-Cola Zero Sugar is the key to succulent, tender and all-around impressive hens. The other food on your table might feel a little jealous.

Brought to you by: Ezpzmealz

Ingredients

Cornish Hens:
  • 2 Cornish Hens
  • 12 oz. Can of Coca-Cola Zero Sugar
  • Prepared Herb Butter (below)
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup grapefruit juice
Herb Butter:
  • 8 Tbsp. butter, softened
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 cup parsley
  • 9-10 sage leaves
  • 5 sprigs thyme (only leaves)
  • Zest from 1 lemon
  • 1 tsp. salt and pepper

Directions

  1. Defrost hens and pat dry with a paper towel.
  2. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  3. Combine all herb butter ingredients in a blender.
  4. Coat both hens thoroughly with butter.
  5. Stuff the back end of the bird with any remaining butter.
  6. Roast in oven for 45 minutes.
  7. To prepare the glaze, combine Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, brown sugar and grapefruit juice into a medium-size saucepan.
  8. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer.
  9. Stir occasionally until glaze coats the back of a spoon. This may take up to 30-40 minutes. Brush half of glaze on to hens and roast for 10 more minutes.
  10. Repeat with remaining glaze and bake for 15 more minutes.
  11. Allow hens to rest for up to 15 minutes and serve.
  12. Garnish with fresh thyme and parsley. 
  13. Serve with wild rice and enjoy.