Cherry-Balsamic Cornish Hen with Rice

 


Ingredients

  • 1
    (24-oz.) Cornish game hen
  • 1
    (6-oz.) pkg. seasoned long-grain and wild rice mix
  • 1/4
    cup dried cherries
  • 3
    tablespoons slivered almonds
  • 1 1/2
    cups water
  • 1/2
    teaspoon garlic-pepper blend
  • 1/4
    teaspoon salt
  • 1/4
    cup cherry preserves
  • 2
    tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Steps

1 Heat oven to 375°F. Remove and discard neck and giblets from game hen. With kitchen scissors, cut game hen in half.

2 In ungreased 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish, combine rice with seasoning from package, cherries, almonds and water; mix well. Top with game hen halves, skin side up; sprinkle with garlic-pepper blend and salt.

3 In small bowl, combine preserves and vinegar; mix well. Brush about half of mixture over game hen halves. Cover with foil.

4 Bake covered at 375°F. for 30 minutes.

5 Uncover baking dish; brush game hen halves with remaining preserves mixture. Bake uncovered an additional 25 to 30 minutes or until game hen is fork-tender and juices run clear, and rice is tender.

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