Cornish Game Hens With Preserved Lemons And Olives

Name: Cornish Game Hens With Preserved Lemons And Olives
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 yellow onion, chopped; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro or 2 teaspoons coriander; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons ginger; 1/2 teaspoon saffron; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 lemons, juice of; 1 cup water; 2 Cornish hens, cut into fourths; salt and pepper; 1 cup green Greek olive; 1/2 preserved lemon, rind of, cut into 1/2 thick slices

Servings: persons

1 yellow onion, chopped
1/4 cup chopped cilantro or 2 teaspoons coriander
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ginger
1/2 teaspoon saffron
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 cup olive oil
2 lemons, juice of
1 cup water
2 Cornish hens, cut into fourths
salt and pepper
1 cup green Greek olive
1/2 preserved lemon, rind of, cut into 1/2 thick slices

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Mix onion, cliantro, ginger, garlic, saffron, paprika, olive oil and lemon juice in a large bowl. Toss the chicken pieces to coat in mixture.
3
Brown 3-4 chicken pieces at a time in a skillet over medium-heat.
4
Once all pieces are browned, return all to skillet and cover with onion mixture and water. Cook on high for 10 minutes.
5
Transfer skillet to oven for another 35 minutes.
6
Meanwhile, boil olives, lemon peel and 1/4 c of the onion sauce in a small pan.
7
Remove skillet from oven and remove chicken pieces from pan. Boil sauce in pan until it thickens, about 5 minutes.
8
Pour sauce over chicken and garnish with olives and lemon peel.

285

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 yellow onion, chopped, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro or 2 teaspoons coriander, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 2 teaspoons ginger, and more.

Yes, Cornish Game Hens With Preserved Lemons And Olives falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!