Summery Cornish Hens

Makes: 6 servings at $2.01 each. Prep Time: 10 minutes. Cook: about 35 minutes.

from Family Circle

Summery Cornish Hens
Servings: 6 Prep 10 mins Cook 35 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 3 Cornish hens (3 pounds total) split in half
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1/3 cup dry red wine
  • 2 pounds plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
  • 1/2 cup pimiento-stuffed green olives, halved
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes

Make It

1. In large skillet, heat oil over high heat. Add Cornish hens, skin side down; brown 4 minutes. Turn over; brown 4 minutes. Flip; cook for 2 minutes. Remove to platter. Reduce heat.

2. Add garlic and onion to skillet; saute, scraping up any brown bits, 3 minutes. Add wine; cook 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, olives, bay leaves, thyme, salt and pepper flakes.

3. Place Cornish hen halves back in skillet on top of sauce; pour in any drippings from platter. Cover skillet tightly with aluminum foil; cook over medium heat 15 minutes. Remove foil. Instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest part of breast should register 160 degrees F (if not, cover hens and cook a little longer). Remove hens to clean platter. Continue cooking sauce over high heat for 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Pour over hens.

Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Recipe: 6; Amount Per Serving: cal. (kcal): 479, Fat, total (g): 33, chol. (mg): 187, sat. fat (g): 8, carb. (g): 9, fiber (g): 2, pro. (g): 34, sodium (mg): 885, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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