Chardonnay Roasted Garlic Game Hens with Warm Tomato Basil Salad
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| 2 each |
Fresh Rock Cornish Game Hens |
| 3/4 cup |
Wine Country Kitchens Chardonnay & Roasted Garlic Marinade (shake well) |
Salt and Pepper to taste
Rinse hens in cold water and pat dry with clean towel. Split game hens in half lengthwise. Place in a large zip lock bag with marinade, seal and refrigerate 3-4 hours. Remove from zip lock ˝ hour before cooking, reserve marinade and let hens rest in pan at room temperature. Place hens over live hot coals, sear each side for 2 minutes, move to outer edges away from direct heat, cover and cook for 20-25 more minutes. (Turn and baste with reserved marinade every 10 minutes). Let stand for 5 minutes then serve on warmed dinner plate with Warmed Tomato Basil Salad.
| TO PREPARE WARM TOMATO BASIL SALAD |
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1-1/2 cups
4-5 leaves |
Chopped tomatoes (roma work best)
Fresh sliced basil |
| 1 cup |
Wine Country Kitchens Chardonnay & Roasted Garlic Marinade (shake well) |
| 3 Tbsp. |
Wine Country Kitchens Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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| 2 Tbsp. |
Fresh lemon juice |
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Salt & freshly cracked black pepper to taste |
Warm Extra Virgin Olive Oil in a sauté pan on medium for 2 minutes; Turn to medium high add tomatoes and sauté, tossing frequently, for 1 minute; add lemon juice, salt & pepper and sauté another 1 minute, then add basil. Stir a few times and remove from heat. (Do not let basil cook down limp like spinach. Tomatoes should be just slightly warmed throughout and still firm). Serve immediately with Game Hens.
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