Thai-Curried Game Hens
Thai-Curried Game Hens might be just the main course you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains approximately 56g of protein, 66g of fat, and a total of 864 calories. This gluten free and dairy free recipe serves 4. A mixture of cherry tomatoes, straw mushrooms, olive oil, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.
Instructions
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add curry paste and tomato paste and stir until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
Add coconut milk, broth, mushrooms, kaffir lime leaves, fish sauce, and brown sugar; bring to simmer.
Add cherry tomatoes. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large nonstick skillet over high heat.
Sprinkle hens with salt and pepper.
Add hens to skillet and cook until browned, about 4 minutes per side.
Transfer hens to 13x9x2-inch glass or ceramic baking dish.
Bake uncovered until hens are cooked through, about 35 minutes.
Transfer hens to shallow serving bowl; tent with foil. Skim fat from sauce.
Pour sauce into large skillet; boil 5 minutes.
Garnish with basil and chiles, if desired.
*Sold in the Asian foods section of many supermarkets and at Asian markets.
**Use any type of small fresh or dried chiles you find in the produce section or spice section of the supermarket.
Curry pastes vary in strength and spiciness from brand to brand, so start by using one teaspoon if you prefer a milder sauce.