Roast Cornish Hens With Mango Rum Glaze Recipe

Ingredients

4 Cornish hens, wahsed and dried well

2 T olive oil

3 tsp salt

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp black pepper

1 tsp rubbed sage

1 tsp ground thyme

1/2 tsp paprika

1 tsp crushed cilantro

Mango Rum Glaze:

1/4 c mango nectar

1/4 c canned mango pieces

1/4 c Major Grey’s chutney

2 T dark rum

1/8 tsp salt, dash pepper

Wild Rice and Mushrooms:

Saute 1/2 lb sliced mushrooms, green onions, parsley. Add chicken broth and wild rice. Add toasted nuts.

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400. Coat hens with oil and rub cavities with 2 tsp salt. Mix remaining salt, garlic powder, pepper, sage, thyme and paprika. Rub on hens and place hens breast side down in roasting pan. Roast 25min, turn over and roast 25min longer. While hens are cooking, prepare Mango Glaze and place on low heat. Remove hens from oven and drain. Stuff hens with rice mixture. Brush hens with 1/2 of mango glaze. Return hens to oven and roast 10min longer, or til browned. Place on platter. Sprinkle with crushed cilantro and serve with remaining glaze.