Nicoise Cornish Hen Salad

Name: Nicoise Cornish Hen Salad
Ingredients: 4 Rock Cornish hens (¾ to 1 pound each); ¼ cup plus 1tablespoon olive oil; 2 large cloves garlic, finely minced; Juice of 1 orange; ½ cup fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 tablespoon tiny capers, drained; 1 tablespoon dried thyme; 1 pound haricots verts (thin, tender green beans), trimmed; 4 ripe tomatoes; 1 teaspoon very coarsely ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; ½ teaspoon granulated sugar; 1 large shallot, peeled and finely minced (2 tablespoons)

Preparation info

8
portions

Difficulty
Complex

Appears in

The New Basics Cookbook

By Sheila Lukins and Julee Rosso

Published 1989

About

These game hens are marinated in lemon juice, capers, a bit of olive oil, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Then they’re roasted and served hot on a bed of cool haricots verts topped with a ripe tomato salad.

Ingredients

4 Rock Cornish hens (¾ to 1 pound each)
Juice of 1 orange
½ cup fresh lemon juice

Gluten-free

Method

Rinse the hens under cold water, and pat dry. Quarter the hens, removing the backbone. Drizzle the orange juice over them (this refreshes them and removes any gamey odor).
In a large bowl, combine the lemon juice, ¼ cup of the olive oil, garlic, capers, thyme, brown su