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