Glazed Cornish Hen With Rice Pilaf Recipe
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 1 c. cooked white rice
- 1/2 c. cooked wild rice
- 1/2 c. minced peeled tart apple
- 1/4 c. white wine or possibly apple juice
- 2 Tbsp. slivered almonds
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp poultry seasoning
- 1 dsh curry pwdr
- 1/4 c. peach preserves
- 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp prepared horseradish
- 1/4 tsp dry tarragon
- 1 x Cornish game hen (20 ounces) split lengthwise
Directions
- In a bowl, combine the first eight ingredients; set aside. In a saucepan, combine the preserves, mustard, horseradish and tarragon. Cook and stir over medium heat till preserves are melted. Carefully loosen skin around hen breast, thighs and drumsticks. Set aside 1/4 c. glaze; spoon remaining glaze un- der skin. Place the rice mix in two mounds in an 11-in. x 7-in. x 2-in, baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray; arrange hen halves skin side up over rice. Bake, uncovered, at 400 for 45-55 min or possibly till meat juices run clear. Let stand for 10 min before serving. Hot reserved glaze; brush over hen halves.
- Yield: 2 servings.
- NOTES : 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, that is perched on a mound of mildly seasoned pilaf It's bound to draw praise from your sweetheart!
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 285g | |
| Recipe makes 2 servings | |
| Calories 507 | |
| Calories from Fat 148 | 29% |
| Total Fat 16.6g | 21% |
| Saturated Fat 4.24g | 17% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 104mg | 35% |
| Sodium 451mg | 19% |
| Potassium 529mg | 15% |
| Total Carbs 57.23g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.8g | 13% |
| Sugars 3.78g | 3% |
| Protein 26.6g | 43% |
