Cornish Game Hens Andalusia

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

 * 4 x 16- to 20-ounce Cornish game hens, thawed
 * 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
 * ¼ cup finely chopped onion
 * 1 clove garlic, minced
 * 2 cups orange juice
 * salt and ground black pepper
 * ¼ cup butter or margarine, melted
 * ¼ cup raisins
 * ¼ cup sliced almonds
 * 1 tablespoon cornstarch
 * 3 to 4 cups hot cooked rice

Directions

 * 1) Place hens in pan.
 * 2) Combine parsley, onion, garlic and orange juice. Pour over hens; let marinate 1 hour.
 * 3) Remove hens from marinade; pat dry; season with salt and pepper.
 * 4) Brush with butter making sure they are well coated.
 * 5) Arrange in baking pan; bake uncovered at 400°F for 30 minutes.
 * 6) Pour marinade over hens, sprinkle with raisins and almonds, cover and continue baking 30 minutes longer.
 * 7) Remove from oven; blend cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water.
 * 8) Stir into pan juices and cook until clear and thickened.
 * 9) Arrange hens on serving plate; surround with rice; spoon sauce over rice and hens.
 * 10) Garnish with orange slices and stuffed, if desired.