Honey-Glazed Game Hen

Honey-Glazed Game Hen

Courtesy of National Honey Board 2 Servings • 10 min. Prep Time • 20 min. Cook Time • Cooked, sliced carrots and summer squash.
Ingredients
1/4 c. honey
2 Tbsp. soy sauce
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1 (1-1/2 to 1-3/4 lb.) game hen, thawed
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/2 onion, peeled and quartered

Directions:

1. Combine honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, dry mustard and ginger in 1-cup microwave-safe measure or bowl; mix well.

2. Microwave at HIGH 1 to 1-1/2 min. or until heated; stir to dissolve honey.

3.Rinse game hen and pat dry. Sprinkle cavity with salt and pepper. Dip onion in honey mixture and place 2 quarters in game hen.

4. Tie legs together with heavy string. Place game hen, breast side down, in microwave-safe roasting dish. Brush generously with honey mixture.

5. Microwave at HIGH for 16 to 20 min. or until juices run clean and meat near bone is no longer pink; rotate rack one-quarter turn every 5 minutes. Turn hen breast side up halfway through cooking time and glaze with remaining sauce. Remove onion from cavity and cut game hen in half.

6. If desired, heat drippings and onion 1-1/2 to 2 min. in microwave-safe measure; strain and serve with game hen.

Nutritional Information Per Serving

Calories: 363 Calories from Fat: 14% Carbohydrates: 41.2 g Cholesterol: 119 mg Dietary Fiber: 0.74 g Fat Total: 5.5 g Protein: 38.2 g Sodium: 1434 mg

Note: Honey should not be fed to infants under one year of age. Honey is a safe and wholesome food for children and adults.

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Nutrition:

Calories: 363; Total Fat: 6g; Cholesterol: 119mg; Total Carbs: 41g; Fiber: 1g; Protein: 38g; Sodium: 1434mg;

Wine Pairings:

Beaujolais, Merlot