Cornish Hens With Fresh Figs
- Ready In:
- 1hr 45mins
- Ingredients:
- 8
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 8 large onions, thinly sliced
- 6 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 4 small Cornish hen
- 2 tablespoons virgin olive oil
- 12 threads spanish saffron, toasted and crushed
- 12 fresh figs, peeled and halved
directions
- In a heavy ovenproof skillet or Dutch oven, combine the onions with 3 tablespoons of the honey, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the onions turn a deep caramel color, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, wash and dry the hens.
- In a small bowl, mix the oil with the saffron, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
- Coat the hens inside and out with the mixture and set them on top of the onions.
- Still over medium heat, cover, and cook until the hens are tender and the juices run clear, 45 to 50 minutes.
- Preheat the broiler.
- Remove the hens from the pan and cut them in half, if desired.
- Return to the pan and surround with the figs.
- Drizzle the dish with the remaining 3 tablespoons honey.
- Broil, watching carefully, until the breasts turn brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Transfer to a serving platter and serve.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
lazyme
Grapeview, Washington
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