Honey-Apple Glazed Hens With Rice Pilaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (1 1/2 lb.) Cornish hens
1/4 c. wild rice (uncooked)
1 tsp. olive oil
2 Tbsp. chopped onion
2 1/2 c. no-salt added chicken broth
1 c. peeled, diced golden Delicious apple (about 1/2 lb.)
2/3 c. long grain brown rice (uncooked)
2 Tbsp. chopped dried apple
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 c. honey
2 Tbsp. unsweetened apple juice
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 tsp. low-sodium soy sauce
1 tsp. grated lemon rind
fresh rosemary sprig (optional)

Preparation

Remove and discard giblets from hens.
Rinse hens under cold running water and pat dry.
Remove skin and trim excess fat; split hens in half lengthwise.
Set aside.