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 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 2 tablespoon 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.
Notes
This meal wouldn't be complete without a steaming bowl of wild rice. . .and it's nice sprinkled with slivered almonds.