Fruity Cornish Hens for Two Recipe

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Ingredients:
2 Cornish hens, each cut in half
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 can (15 1/4 ounces) fruit cocktail in heavy syrup, drained with syrup reserved
1 can (10 1/2 ounces) condensed chicken broth
1/4 cup orange marmalade
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Directions:
Season Cornish hens with sugar and red pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over high heat. Add the Cornish hens, breast side down, and brown 4 to 5 minutes. Turn the hens over and add the reserved fruit cocktail syrup and the chicken broth. Cover and cook 18 minutes. Uncover and add fruit cocktail, marmalade, and cornstarch; mix well. Cook 1 to 2 minutes, or until the sauce is thickened and the hens are no longer pink inside.

Yield: 2 Servings

Fruity Cornish Hens for Two
 

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