CHERRY-BALSAMIC CORNISH HEN WITH RICE

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Cook a delicious rice blend with tart-sweet dried cherries alongside Cornish hens for a hassle-free dinner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h10m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

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:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Remove and discard neck and giblets from game hen. With kitchen scissors, cut game hen in half.
  • 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.
  • In small bowl, combine preserves and vinegar; mix well. Brush about half of mixture over game hen halves. Cover with foil.
  • Bake covered at 375°F. for 30 minutes.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 900, Carbohydrate 84 g, Cholesterol 240 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 51 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1150 mg, Sugar 33 g

Marion Farida
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This dish gets two thumbs up from me!


Sandery Reyes
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Overall, I really enjoyed this recipe and would definitely make it again.


ALBINO GORILLAZ
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I found that the rice was a bit dry, so I added a bit more broth to the pot.


Amir Rajpoot
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This dish is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


Malikfreed Malikfreed
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I'm not a big fan of cornish hen, but I really enjoyed this dish.


Clinton Myna
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover cornish hen.


Rk Rejaul Karem
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I accidentally used chicken broth instead of vegetable broth, but the dish still turned out great.


Melody Kikelomo
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I found that the sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste, so I added a bit of lemon juice to balance it out.


Dexter Richards
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort.


Amayah Gutierrez Amayah
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's a new favorite in my household.


Philisiwe makubu
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about it!


Beryl Tissot Van Patot
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This dish was a hit with my family! Even my picky eater loved it.


Tahir Amin
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I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves cornish hen or cherry balsamic sauce.


Romeo King
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion, but it's also easy enough to make for a weeknight meal.


Rick Warwick
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I love that this recipe uses simple, everyday ingredients. It's easy to make and doesn't require any fancy cooking techniques.


Preppyguel123
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The cherry balsamic sauce is the star of this dish. It's sweet, tangy, and perfectly complements the cornish hen.


Tlhalefo Gaobuse
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This dish is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again for my next dinner party.


Gariba Nurudeen
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I followed the recipe step by step and the results were amazing! The cornish hen was cooked to perfection and the sauce was rich and flavorful.


Jumlee Park june
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This cherry balsamic cornish hen with rice is an absolute delight! The combination of sweet cherries, tangy balsamic vinegar, and savory cornish hen creates a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.