Plum Glazed Hens

By LadyRev-2

Ingredients

• 4 large navel oranges, sliced
• 4 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each), split lengthwise
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1 can (15 ounces) plums, pitted, drained
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 3/4 cup thawed lemonade concentrate
• 1/3 cup chili sauce
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1-1/2 tsps. prepared mustard
• 1 tsp. ground ginger
• 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup flaked coconut, toasted, optional

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Arrange orange slices in two greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes. Top with game hens; sprinkle with pepper. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 minutes.

Meanwhile, place the plums in a food processor; cover and process until smooth. Set aside. In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender; stir in lemonade concentrate, chili sauce, soy sauce, mustard, ginger, Worcestershire sauce and plums. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set 1 cup of sauce aside. Spoon remaining sauce over hens.

Bake 30-45 minutes longer or until juices run clear and a meat thermometer reads 180°, basting occasionally with pan drippings. Sprinkle with coconut if desired. Serve with reserved plum sauce.