Rice and Hens Andalusia

Description

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

• 4 cornish game hens, thawed (1 pound each)
• 1/4 cup finely chopped Onion
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 cups orange juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup melted butter or margarine
• 1/4 cup seedless Raisins
• 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 3 cups hot cooked rice
• fresh orange slices for garnish (optional)
• stuffed for garnish (optional)

Procedures

Place hens in baking pan. Combine Onion, parsley, garlic and orange juice. Pour over hens; let marinate in refrigerator 1 hour. Remove hens from marinade; pat dry. Season with salt and pepper. Brush with butter, coating well on all sides. Arrange in 3-quart baking pan; bake uncovered at 400 degrees 30 minutes. Pour marinade over hens; sprinkle with Raisins and almonds; cover and continue baking 30 minutes longer. Remove from oven. Blend cornstarch with water. Transfer sauce from baking dish to small saucepan; stir in cornstarch mixture. Cook until thickened. Arrange hens on serving plate; surround with rice; spoon sauce over rice and hens. Garnish with orange slices and stuffed , if desired.