Cornish Hens Proven#Al Style
Description
This Mediterranean side-dish features Olive oil, Hens; halved. The flavors come together beautifully. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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Salt & pepper 1 c Onions; chopped 2 Leeks; small cubes 1 tb Garlic; finely chopped 2 c Plum tomato, skinless; cubed 24 Olives stuffed with pimento 4 Thyme sprig; fresh 1/2 c Wine, white, dry 1 c Chicken broth 1 Bay leaf 1 ts Saffron threads Tabasco 4 tb Basil; chopped
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Heat the oil in a heavy skillet large enough to hold the pieces of Cornish hen in 1
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layer .
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Sprinkle the pieces with salt and pepper.
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When the oil becomes hot, add the pieces, skin side down.
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cook over medium- high heat until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
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Turn and cook 5 minutes more.
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Add the onions, leeks, and garlic, and cook, stirring, until wilted, about 2 minutes.
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Add the tomatoes, olives, thyme, wine, chicken broth, bay leaf, saffron, Tabasco, salt and pepper.
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Stir and scrape the bottom of the skillet to dissolve any brown particles on the bottom.
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Cover closely, and simmer 10 minutes.
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Remove the thyme sprigs and bay leaf.
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If there is too much liquid, reduce the sauce a bit.
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Sprinkle with basil and serve with mixed vegetables
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 109.3kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8.2g13%
- Saturated Fat 1.2g6%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 7.5mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 9.5g4%
- Dietary Fiber 1.2g5%
- Sugars 1.6g
- Protein 1.7g4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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