Apricot Ginger Game Hens

These are wonderful to serve at a party. They look beautiful and taste even better. These should be marinated overnight; just place them into the oven before guests arrive and the work is done. Have the butcher cut the birds in half lengthwise for you, down the breast bone.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 348 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup apricot preserves
• ½ teaspoon white sugar
• ½ cup white wine
• ½ cup soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon crushed garlic
• 2 Cornish game hens, halved lengthwise
• ¾ teaspoon grated fresh ginger root

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Step 2

In shallow dish, mix the soy sauce, apricot preserves, ginger, garlic, wine, and sugar. Place the hens in the dish, and coat with the marinade. Cover, and allow to marinate in the refrigerator 8 hours, or overnight.

Step 3

Arrange the hen halves in a baking dish. Pour remaining marinade over the hens. Bake uncovered 1 hour and 15 minutes in the preheated oven, basting frequently with the marinade, until hen juices run clear.