CORNISH GAME HENS WITH DRIED FRUIT AND HONEY

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Categories     Onion     Braise     Sauté     Dried Fruit     Almond     Fall     Honey     Parsley     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup blanched almonds
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
2 1 3/4-pound Cornish game hens, quartered
2 cups water
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup honey
1 cup mixed dried fruit (such as pitted dates, pitted prunes, and apricots), halved if large
1/3 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add almonds; sauté until golden, about 8 minutes. Turn almonds out onto paper towels and drain. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.)
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté until beginning to brown, about 10 minutes. Add game hens, 2 cups water, chopped parsley, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until game hens are cooked through, turning once, about 35 minutes. Using tongs, transfer game hen pieces to bowl.
  • Degrease pan juices. Add honey, dried fruit, and raisins and simmer until fruit is tender, about 15 minutes. Return hen pieces to sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly. Refrigerate uncovered until cold, then cover and keep refrigerated.) Rewarm game hens in sauce over medium-low heat. Transfer to large platter. Sprinkle with almonds.

Nat Tasha
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This recipe was a total flop. The chicken was dry and overcooked, and the dried fruit and honey sauce was too sweet. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


John Serio
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This recipe was a waste of time and money. The chicken was dry and tasteless, and the dried fruit and honey sauce was too sweet. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Serina Sewthal
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Avoid this recipe at all costs. The chicken was dry, the dried fruit was chewy, and the honey sauce was too sweet. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


ishfaq Baloch official Balochi jhumar
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This was the worst recipe I have ever tried. The chicken was tough and the dried fruit and honey sauce was inedible. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Kennedy Ayonya
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I don't know what went wrong, but this recipe did not turn out well for me. The chicken was dry and the dried fruit and honey sauce was too runny.


Agu chinecherem
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This recipe was a disaster. The chicken was overcooked and the dried fruit and honey sauce was too sweet. I would not recommend this recipe.


S M Sunmoon
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the dried fruit and honey sauce was delicious. I think I would try it again with a different cooking method.


DINESH SHARMA
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This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the chicken was cooked well. I think I would try it again with less honey.


Jalisa Eason
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Delicious! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the dried fruit and honey sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Robelkhan239 khan
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. The dried fruit and honey sauce was a perfect complement to the chicken. I will definitely be making this again.


Ram Khadka
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out amazing. It was juicy and flavorful. The dried fruit and honey sauce was also delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Linda Banda
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This was a great recipe. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the dried fruit and honey sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Super Murloc
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about the chicken and asked for the recipe. I highly recommend this recipe.


Vuyo Dyo
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the dried fruit and honey added a delicious sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.