Cornish Game Hens In Honey Raisin Sauce Recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1 c. minced onion
- 1/4 c. minced parsley
- 1 c. raisins
- 1 tsp freshly-grnd black pepper - (to 2)
- 2 tsp grnd cinnamon Cloves to taste Saffron to taste Salt to taste
- 4 x Cornish game hens - (1 to 1 1/4 lbs ea) Water as needed
- 1 c. honey Parsley and woodruff for garnish (optional)
Directions
- Heat oil in medium skillet over medium heat. Add in onion and parsley. Cook and stir 2 to 3 min or possibly till onion is softened. Stir in raisins and spices. Season game hens inside and out with onion mix. Place game hens on rack in roasting pan.
- Roast in preheated 375 degree oven 25 min. Remove pan from oven. Pour sufficient water in bottom of pan to measure 1/2 inch. Spread honey over game hens to coat. Return to oven; reduce heat to 350 degrees. Roast 15 min or possibly till hens are tender and golden.
- Remove hens to heated serving platter and keep hot. Adjust thickness of pan juices and correct seasonings as desired. Generously spoon sauce over game hens. Garnish with parsley and woodruff, if you like.
- This recipe yields 4 servings.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 289g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 579 | |
| Calories from Fat 291 | 50% |
| Total Fat 32.39g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat 8.27g | 33% |
| Trans Fat 0.09g | |
| Cholesterol 207mg | 69% |
| Sodium 133mg | 6% |
| Potassium 865mg | 25% |
| Total Carbs 36.25g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.3g | 8% |
| Sugars 25.97g | 17% |
| Protein 36.92g | 59% |
