Moroccan-Style Cornish Game Hens Recipe

Name: Moroccan-Style Cornish Game Hens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large orange, thinly sliced; 2 Cornish game hens, cut lengthwise in half; 6 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 8 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/2 cup tawny Port; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons honey; 20 whole pitted dates; 10 large pitted green olives

Servings: persons

1 large orange, thinly sliced
2 Cornish game hens, cut lengthwise in half
6 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
8 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 cup tawny Port
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
20 whole pitted dates
10 large pitted green olives

1
Arrange orange slices in bottom of 9x13-inch glass baking dish.
2
Top with game hens.
3
Mix 4 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped garlic and 1 1/4 teaspoons cumin in bowl.
4
Rub mixture all over hens.
5
Whisk tawny Port, oil, vinegar and honey in small bowl.
6
Pour over hens.
7
Tuck dates and olives between hens.
8
Season with salt and pepper.
9
Cover and refrigerate at least 12 hours or overnight, turning hens once.
10
Preheat oven to 375F.
11
Turn hens skin side up.
12
Bake hens with marinade, dates and olives until hens are cooked through, basting occasionally, about 40 minutes.
13
Transfer hens, dates and olives to platter; discard orange slices.
14
Pour pan juices into heavy small saucepan.
15
Add remaining 1/4 teaspoon cumin and boil until reduced to 1/2 cup, whisking frequently, about 5 minutes.
16
Season with salt and pepper.
17
Spoon some sauce over hens.
18
Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro.
19
Serve, passing remaining sauce separately.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large orange, thinly sliced, 2 Cornish game hens, cut lengthwise in half, 6 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, 8 garlic cloves, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Moroccan-Style Cornish Game Hens 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.

Moroccan-Style Cornish Game Hens

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