CORNISH GAME HENS

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Another delicious way to bake cornish game hens. The recipe comes from Light & Easy Diabetes Cuisine.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Chicken

Time 51m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 Cornish hens (about 1-1/4 pounds each)
1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 dash paprika
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
2 shallots, minced
1/2 cup vermouth
1 tablespoon frozen orange juice concentrate
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
2 tablespoons blanched slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Remove skin from hens.
  • Cut each in half, discarding backbones.
  • Season on both sides with herbs and spices.
  • In a large non-stick skillet, heat oil.
  • Saute hens about 4 minutes on each side.
  • Transfer to a baking dish.
  • Add garlic and shallots to skillet and saute for about 1 minute.
  • Add vermouth and orange juice and swirl to mix.
  • Pour over hens.
  • Cover dish with foil (release foil works great) and bake 20 minutes, basting a few times.
  • Increase oven temperture to 425 degrees, uncover baking dish and bake 5 minutes.
  • Garnish with parsley and almonds before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.6, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 108.8, Sodium 84.8, Carbohydrate 4.7, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 1.8, Protein 25.4

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