CORNISH HENS WITH PEACHS

2 Cornish hens
1 package chicken flavored rice mix
water
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 can peach halves
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon curry
paprika

Split hens, rinse and pat dry. In a 7 x 11 baking dish, combine the rice mix with water and butter, according to amount on package. Cook in microwave on high about 1 minute. Stir in rice, cover and cook 2 minutes. Arrange hen halves, skin down, on top of rice, cover and cook on high 10 minutes, turning often. Drain peaches, reserving 2 tablespoons of juice. Combine with 1 tablespoon butter, honey, dry mustard and curry powder in small bowl. Cook uncovered until bubbly, about 45 seconds. Lift out hen halves, stir rice well and return to dish with skin sides up. Brush skin well with honey mixture. Cook 10 minutes longer. Arrange peach halves around hens, brush with honey mixture, cook 45 seconds longer. Sprinkle with paprika. Stand covered 5 minutes. 4 servings.