CORNISH GAME HENS WITH CHILI PLUM SAUCE

CORNISH GAME HENS WITH CHILI PLUM SAUCE image

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 large navel oranges, sliced
4 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each), split lengthwise
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (15 ounces) plums, pitted, drained
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3/4 cup thawed lemonade concentrate
1/3 cup chili sauce
1/4 cup soy sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup flaked coconut, toasted, optional

Steps:

Arrange orange slices in two greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes. Top with game hens; sprinkle with pepper. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 minutes. Meanwhile, place the plums in a food processor; cover and process until smooth. Set aside. In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender; stir in lemonade concentrate, chili sauce, soy sauce, mustard, ginger, Worcestershire sauce and plums. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set 1 cup of sauce aside. Spoon remaining sauce over hens. Bake 30-45 minutes longer or until juices run clear and a meat thermometer reads 180°, basting occasionally with pan drippings. Sprinkle with coconut if desired. Serve with reserved plum sauce. Yield: 4-6 servings. Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 456 calories, 22 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 119 mg cholesterol, 969 mg sodium, 48 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 20 g protein. Plum-Glazed Cornish Hens published in Quick Cooking March/April 2000, p37