GLAZED CORNISH HEN WITH RICE PILAF

Glazed Cornish Hen with Rice Pilaf image

This easy but elegant entree makes a lovely centerpiece for a romantic Valentine's Day dinner. The peach-mustard glaze adds a sweet tang to the moist, tender poultry, which is perched on a mound of mildly seasoned pilaf. It's bound to draw praise from your sweetheart!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h55m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/3 cup uncooked long grain rice
3 tablespoons uncooked wild rice
1/2 cup chopped peeled tart apple
1/4 cup white wine or apple juice
2 tablespoons slivered almonds
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
Dash curry powder
1/4 cup peach preserves
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 Cornish game hen (20 to 24 ounces), split lengthwise

Steps:

Cook the long grain and wild rice according to package directions; drain. In a large bowl, combine the apple, white wine or apple juice, almonds, salt, poultry seasoning, curry powder and rice; set aside. , In a small saucepan, combine the preserves, mustard, horseradish and tarragon. Cook and stir over medium heat until preserves are melted. , Carefully loosen skin around hen breast, thighs and drumsticks. Set aside 1/4 cup glaze; spoon remaining glaze under skin., Place the rice mixture in two mounds in an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray; arrange hen halves skin side up over rice. , Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 45-55 minutes or until meat juices run clear. Let stand for 10 minutes. Remove and discard skin before serving. Warm reserved glaze; brush over hen halves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 121mg cholesterol, Sodium 558mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 33g protein.