Cornish Game Hens Andalusia

Description

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

• 4 x 16- to 20-ounce Cornish game hens, thawed
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• ¼ cup finely chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 cups orange juice
• salt and ground black pepper
• ¼ cup butter or margarine, melted
• ¼ cup raisins
• ¼ cup sliced almonds
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 3 to 4 cups hot cooked rice

Procedures

1. Place hens in pan.
2. Combine parsley, onion, garlic and orange juice. Pour over hens; let marinate 1 hour.
3. Remove hens from marinade; pat dry; season with salt and pepper.
4. Brush with butter making sure they are well coated.
5. Arrange in baking pan; bake uncovered at 400°F for 30 minutes.
6. Pour marinade over hens, sprinkle with raisins and almonds, cover and continue baking 30 minutes longer.
7. Remove from oven; blend cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water.
8. Stir into pan juices and cook until clear and thickened.
9. Arrange hens on serving plate; surround with rice; spoon sauce over rice and hens.
10. Garnish with orange slices and stuffed , if desired.