Rice and Hens Andalusia

== Description ==
Makes 4 servings
=== Ingredients ===
* 4 cornish game hens, thawed (1 pound each)
* 1/4 cup finely chopped Onion
* 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
* 1 garlic clove, minced
* 2 cups orange juice
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
* 1/4 cup melted butter or margarine
* 1/4 cup seedless Raisins
* 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
* 1 tablespoon cornstarch
* 2 tablespoons water
* 3 cups hot cooked rice
* fresh orange slices for garnish (optional)
* stuffed for garnish (optional)
== Directions ==
Place hens in baking pan. Combine Onion, parsley, garlic and orange juice. Pour over hens; let marinate in refrigerator 1 hour. 
Remove hens from marinade; pat dry. Season with salt and pepper. Brush with butter, coating well on all sides. Arrange in 3-quart baking pan; bake uncovered at 400 degrees 30 minutes. 
Pour marinade over hens; sprinkle with Raisins and almonds; cover and continue baking 30 minutes longer. Remove from oven. 
Blend cornstarch with water. Transfer sauce from baking dish to small saucepan; stir in cornstarch mixture. Cook until 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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