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Cornish Hens Pesto

Recipe Source by Mitzi Perdue

Cornish Hens Pesto

Recipe Source by Mitzi Perdue

This zesty fresh-from-the-garden dish is the perfect main course to serve at an end-of-summer dinner party. To save time, use store-bought pesto sauce. And serve with a fresh garden salad, couscous and your favorite dry white wine.

Recipe Quick Facts

Prep
20
Minutes .
Cook
30
Minutes .
Makes
4
Servings .
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Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2 Perdue Cornish Hens
  • 1/4 cup olive or salad oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1 can (8 ounces) minced clams, drained
  • 2 tablespoons dry white wine (optional)

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Step 1

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 F. Halve hens lengthwise and remove backbones. Place a half on each of four 14-inch squares of heavy duty aluminum foil. Turn up edges of foil.

Step 2

Step 2

In bowl, blend oil, basil, parsley, cheese, garlic and salt. Add clams and wine. Divide among packets, spooning over hens. Bring two opposite sides of foil together and close packets securely using several folds and turning up ends to seal.

Step 3

Step 3

Bake in oven for 30 minutes.

Source: The Perdue Chicken Cookbook by Mitzi Perdue, ©2000. Perdue Farms.