Roasted Cornish game hens:
4 Cornish game hens- halved, backs removed
½ cup orange juice
4 TBSP. soy sauce
2 TBSP. whit balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
½ teaspoon freshly grated ginger
Dash kosher salt
Orange zest for garnish
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Rinse and pat dry hens. Whisk ingredients together in a bowl. Pout into zip lock bag, add hens and marinate for 15 minutes- 1 hour in refrigerator.
Transfer hens to roasting pan and place on rack, skin side up. Baste every ten minutes. Roast for 30-40 minutes. Serve with pan juices and top with zest of orange. (you can also grill the Cornish game hens on a low flame. Serve with skewered fresh grilled veggies and crisp green bean salad.