Fruity Cornish Hens

SERVES: 2

COOK TIME: 30 Min

Forget serving ordinary baked chicken tonight. We want something new and exciting for dinner. So how 'bout bringing some colorful fruit flavor to the table? And when it's a fruity glaze over fancy Cornish game hens, it's a five-star meal. . .fast, fast, fast.

What You'll Need

2 Cornish hens, each cut in half
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (15¼-ounce) can fruit cocktail in heavy syrup, drained with syrup reserved
1 (10½-ounce) can condensed chicken broth
1/4 cup orange marmalade
1 tablespoon cornstarch

What to Do

Season the Cornish hens with the sugar and ground red pepper. Heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat.
Add the Cornish hens breast side down to the skillet and brown for 4 to 5 minutes. Turn the hens over and add the reserved fruit cocktail syrup and the chicken broth. Cover and cook for 18 minutes. Uncover and add the fruit cocktail, marmalade, and cornstarch; mix well. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and no pink remains in the hens.