Cornish hens

 HONEY LACQUERED GAME HENS II

2 game hens

1 C. orange juice

1/3 C. soy sauce

3 inch strip orange zest

1/3 C. honey

1/2 tsp salt

1/8 tsp red pepper flakes

1/4 C. sesame oil

1/2 inch thin slice of ginger

1 garlic clove, split and peeled

2 tsp. cornstarch dissolved in water to make a paste

 

Mix all ingredients except cornstarch and hens and bring to a boil. Simmer 5-10 minutes, cool. Place small orange half and garlic inside hens.  Baste with sauce.

Reserve Roast hens according  to package directions. Baste with sauce, serve with rest of sauce on the side.