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Grilled Cornish Hens with Rice and Sicilian Butter Recipe

Grilled Cornish Hens with Rice and Sicilian Butter Recipe

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Grilled Cornish Hens with Rice and Sicilian Butter

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Ingredients:

Serving

8 tbsp butter, at room temperature
1/3 cup black olives , such as kalamata, halved and pitted
2 tsp anchovy paste
1 tbsp grated orange
2 tsp orange juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp fresh-ground black pepper
2 cornish hens (about 1 1/4 lb each), halved
2 tbsp cooking oil
boiled or steamed rice , for serving

Directions:

Light the grill. In a food processor, puree the butter and olives with the anchovy paste, orange zest, orange juice, garlic, and pepper. With a rubber spatula, scrape the butter into a small bowl and refrigerate.
Rub the hens with oil and cook over moderate heat for 12 minutes. Turn and cook until just done, about 12 minutes longer.
Remove the hens from the grill and serve with the rice. Top each serving with 2 tablespoons of the flavored butter, letting the butter melt over both the hen and the rice.
Menu Suggestions: You might grill some eggplant slices and drizzle them with balsamic vinegar to go with these hens. Sautéed broccoli rabe with garlic and a sprinkling of Parmesan would also match the Italian mood.
Wine Recommendation: The saltiness of olives and anchovies can make the wrong wine appear coarse and too alcoholic. A rosé is the perfect choice. If you can find one from Sicily, buy it. If not, pick a bottle from Navarre in Spain or from the south of France.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	483.66 Kcal (2025 kJ)
Calories from fat	349 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	38.78g	60%
Cholesterol	208.61mg	70%
Sodium	1217mg	51%
Potassium	412.51mg	9%
Total Carbs	2.05g	1%
Sugars	0.42g	2%
Dietary Fiber	0.87g	3%
Protein	30.49g	61%
Vitamin C	5.2mg	9%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	9%
Iron	1.9mg	11%
Calcium	65.1mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	236.36 Kcal (990 kJ)
Calories from fat	170.55 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.95g	60%
Cholesterol	101.95mg	70%
Sodium	594.73mg	51%
Potassium	201.59mg	9%
Total Carbs	1g	1%
Sugars	0.2g	2%
Dietary Fiber	0.42g	3%
Protein	14.9g	61%
Vitamin C	2.5mg	9%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	9%
Iron	0.9mg	11%
Calcium	31.8mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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