POMEGRANATE AND HONEY ROASTED GAME HENS

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Surprise your guests with this delightful gourmet recipe that is as simple to make as your average meal. Serve with seasoned wild rice and whole green beans (not canned) for a complete meal.

Provided by Rakow

Categories     Poultry

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup pomegranate juice
1/2 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
8 garlic cloves, minced
3 rock cornish game hens, split (6 halves)
as needed salt
as needed pepper
1/4 cup honey

Steps:

  • Mix pomegranate juice, 1/2 cup honey, coriander, cinnamon, allspice, cayenne pepper, and garlic: pour over hens.
  • Marinate overnight or at least 8 hours in refrigerator turning occasionally.
  • Drain marinade from hens reserving the liquid.
  • Simmer marinade for 10.
  • Season hens with salt and pepper.
  • Bake at 450 degrees F., brushing frequently with reserved marinade until meat is firm to the touch; about 20 minutes.
  • Brush with honey.
  • Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470.7, Fat 23.5, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 168.3, Sodium 84.9, Carbohydrate 36.7, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 34.9, Protein 29.1

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