Game Hens with Papaya and Curry Pilaf Recipe
Summary
Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time1 Hr 5 Min
Ready In1 Hr 10 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings2
HealthyHigh Protein
Ingredients
| 2 Rock Cornish game hens (16 to 20 oz. each) | ||
| Butter/Margarine | 2 Tablespoon, melted | |
| 1 teaspoon curry powder Curry pilaf | ||
| 3 tablespoons Major Grey's chutney, finely chopped | ||
| Lime juice | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Papaya | 1 Large | |
| Lime wedges | ||
| Salt | To Taste | |
| Pepper | To Taste | |
Directions
Thaw hens as directed on package (set giblets aside for other uses); rinse hens and pat dry.
Sprinkle inside cavities with salt and pepper.
Place hens slightly apart, breast sides up, in a roasting pan.
Combine butter and curry; brush over hens, using it all.
Roast, uncovered, in a 350° oven for about 1 hour or until leg joints move easily.
Meanwhile, prepare pilaf and set into oven alongside hens.
After 30 minutes' roasting, remove hens from oven, stir chutney and lime juice into pan drippings, and baste hens with mixture.
Return to oven and continue baking, basting hens with drippings 2 or 3 times.
Remove hens from pan and arrange on a warm serving plate; keep warm.
Peel papaya, cut in half, and discard seeds.
Cut in 1/2-inch-thick slices.
Turn papaya in pan drippings, then return to oven until papaya is heated through (about 5 minutes).
Remove papaya from oven and arrange around hens; spoon pan juices over top.
Garnish with lime wedges and serve with curry pilaf.
Sprinkle inside cavities with salt and pepper.
Place hens slightly apart, breast sides up, in a roasting pan.
Combine butter and curry; brush over hens, using it all.
Roast, uncovered, in a 350° oven for about 1 hour or until leg joints move easily.
Meanwhile, prepare pilaf and set into oven alongside hens.
After 30 minutes' roasting, remove hens from oven, stir chutney and lime juice into pan drippings, and baste hens with mixture.
Return to oven and continue baking, basting hens with drippings 2 or 3 times.
Remove hens from pan and arrange on a warm serving plate; keep warm.
Peel papaya, cut in half, and discard seeds.
Cut in 1/2-inch-thick slices.
Turn papaya in pan drippings, then return to oven until papaya is heated through (about 5 minutes).
Remove papaya from oven and arrange around hens; spoon pan juices over top.
Garnish with lime wedges and serve with curry pilaf.
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