Orange Pecan Cornish Hens

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1/2 cup butter, melted and divided
4 Cornish game hens - about 1.5 pounds each
1 t salt
1 t pepper
1/2 cup Orange marmalade
1/4 c orange juice
1 t cornstarch
1/2 cup pecans


Spread 1 tablespoon of butter equally overhens: Season with alt and pepper. Tie ends of legs together, if desired, and place on a lightly greased rack in a roasting pan.

Bake at 400 degress for and hour or until a meat thermometer inserted into meaty part of thigh registers 180 degrees.

Blend together remaining butter, orange marmalade and orange juice, bting to a boil.

Blend togehter a small amount of cornstarch and water, slowly adding remaining cornstarch until mixture thickens.

Slowly add cornstarch mixture to marmalade, stirring constantly

Add pecans

Place hens in a 15 x 10 baking dish

Pour glaze over chicken and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until glaze begins to brown.

Serve on wild rice.