Cornish Hens with Raisin-Rice Pilaf

90 minutes Prep: 30 minutes Cook: 60 minutes

59 calories per serving view nutrition facts

8 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

4	each	cornish game hens	1 1/2 pounds each
1/4	cup	brandy
1/2	cup	apple juice	unsweetened
1	teaspoon	paprika
1	x	rice pilaf	raisin
1	x	carrot	curls and strips
1	x	celery leaves

Rice pilaf
1/4	cup	raisins, seedless
1/2	cup	brandy
1 1/3	cups	wild rice	cooked
1 1/3	cups	carrots	diced
2/3	cup	celery	diced
1	teaspoon	cinnamon
1	x	nonstick cooking spray

Directions

Remove giblets from hens; discard.

Rinse hens under cold, running water and pat dry.

Remove skin and trim excess fat.

Split hens in half lengthwise.

Place hens, meaty side up on a rack in a roasting pan.

Combine brandy, apple juice, paprika in a bowl.

Stir well.

Brush hens with mixture.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour or until juices run clear, basting every 15 minutes.

Serve with rasin-rice pilaf.

Garnish with carrot curls and strips.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 78g

Amount per Serving

Calories 59 4% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 23mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 14.0g	5%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g	7%
Sugars 6.0g
Protein 2.0g	3%

Vitamin A	75%		Vitamin C	14%
Calcium	2%		Iron	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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