Roasted Cornish Game Hen with Honey Mustard Glaze

Author

NuWave

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Servings

4

Category

Main Dishes

Ingredients

• 1 (1½ pound) cornish hen
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black Pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 garlic cloves, peeled & smashed
• 2 teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon chili flakes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ¼ cup honey
• ¼ cup stone ground dijon mustard
• 1½ teaspoons balsamic vinegar
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Directions

1. Press “Pre-Heat”, set temperature at 400˚F and set cooking time at 20 minutes. Press “Start”.
2. Season hen inside and out with salt and pepper.
3. Place bay leaf, garlic, thyme and chili flakes inside the cavity of the hen.
4. Brush hen with oil.
5. Once ready, place hen, breast side down, in Fry Pan Basket and roast.
6. Meanwhile, combine the honey, mustard, vinegar, cumin and cilantro in a bowl.
7. Brush over the hen.
8. Continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes.