CHERRY-BALSAMIC CORNISH HEN WITH RICE

Cherry-Balsamic Cornish Hen with Rice image

Cook a delicious rice blend with tart-sweet dried cherries alongside Cornish hens for a hassle-free dinner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 1h10m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 (24-oz.) Cornish game hen
1 (6-oz.) pkg. seasoned long-grain and wild rice mix
1/4 cup dried cherries
3 tablespoons slivered almonds
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon garlic-pepper blend
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cherry preserves
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

Heat oven to 375°F. Remove and discard neck and giblets from game hen. With kitchen scissors, cut game hen in half.
In ungreased 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish, combine rice with seasoning from package, cherries, almonds and water; mix well. Top with game hen halves, skin side up; sprinkle with garlic-pepper blend and salt.
In small bowl, combine preserves and vinegar; mix well. Brush about half of mixture over game hen halves. Cover with foil.
Bake covered at 375°F. for 30 minutes.
Uncover baking dish; brush game hen halves with remaining preserves mixture. Bake uncovered an additional 25 to 30 minutes or until game hen is fork-tender and juices run clear, and rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 900, Carbohydrate 84 g, Cholesterol 240 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 51 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1150 mg, Sugar 33 g