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Cornish hens are the perfect elegant main dish for any of the holiday meals. Paired with this sweet spiced pomegranate-honey sauce, this chicken is tailor-made for Rosh Hashanah.
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1/2 cup pomegranate syrup or molasses
3/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons Gefen Honey
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon Gefen Allspice
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 cloves garlic, crushed or 6 cubes Gefen Frozen Garlic
3 Cornish hens, split in half
salt
pepper
pomegranate seeds for garnish
chopped, roasted pistachio nuts, for garnish
Mix pomegranate syrup, three-fourths cup honey, coriander, cinnamon, allspice, cayenne and crushed garlic; pour over hens. Marinate, covered, overnight or for at least eight hours in the refrigerator, turning occasionally.
Remove hens from marinade, reserving marinade.
Place marinade in a small saucepan and cook for 10 minutes to thicken; set aside.
Season hens generously with salt and pepper. Bake at 450 degree Fahrenheit, uncovered, basting occasionally with cooked marinade, for about 35 minutes.
Remove from oven. Brush hens with remaining honey. Garnish with pomegranate seeds and chopped pistachios and serve.
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