Moroccan-Style Cornish Hens with Couscous Recipe

Name: Moroccan-Style Cornish Hens with Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon paprika; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; Salt; pepper; 4 small (less than 1 1/2 pounds) or 2 large Cornish hens, split in half; Juice of 2 lemons; 1 1/2 cups medium-grain couscous, cooked in chicken stock according to package directions; 1 large onion, sliced thin; 1/2 cup golden raisins; 1 tablespoon minced cilantro leaves

Servings: persons

5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons ground cumin
Salt
pepper
4 small (less than 1 1/2 pounds) or 2 large Cornish hens, split in half
Juice of 2 lemons
1 1/2 cups medium-grain couscous, cooked in chicken stock according to package directions
1 large onion, sliced thin
1/2 cup golden raisins
1 tablespoon minced cilantro leaves

1
Mix 3 tablespoons of the oil with the paprika, 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
2
Rub inside surfaces of hens with 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice, then smear them, inside and out, with the spice paste.
3
Set aside 1 hour.
4
Saute onions in remaining oil in a skillet over medium heat until golden.
5
Stir in raisins and remaining cumin and cook until onions are lightly browned.
6
Fold in cooked couscous and season with salt and pepper.
7
Preheat grill or heat oven to 375 degrees.
8
If grilling, sear hens on the skin side over medium heat, then turn them over, basting a couple of times with remaining lemon juice, until cooked through, about 35 minutes.
9
If using oven, roast hen halves skin side up in a roasting pan until cooked through, 35 to 40 minutes, basting a couple of times with remaining lemon juice.
10
Reheat couscous, fold in cilantro, and mound on a platter.
11
Arrange hen halves around couscous and serve hot or warm.

390

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon paprika, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, Salt, and more.

Yes, Moroccan-Style Cornish Hens with Couscous 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 Hens with Couscous

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