APRICOT GLAZED CORNISH GAME HENS WITH APRICOT RICE STUFFING
Make and share this Apricot Glazed Cornish Game Hens With Apricot Rice Stuffing recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Katha
Categories Poultry
Time 2h45m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For glaze: Put 1/4 cup water, apricot preserve and cinnamon in a microwave safe bowl.
- Microwave on high about 20 seconds.
- Stir to blend.
- If not blending well, microwave another 10 seconds.
- Stir again till smooth.
- For rice: Sauté garlic, celery, onion, apricots in oil about 5 minutes.
- Add brown rice; sauté another 3 minutes.
- Add 2 cups chicken broth and 3-4 tablespoons of glaze sauce.
- Bring to a boil.
- Lower heat to a low simmer.
- Simmer covered 10-15 minutes.
- Add pilaf rice.
- Stir, cover and simmer 15-25 minutes or longer until liquid is absorbed.
- Allow to cool. (This could be done earlier in the day if you see fit).
- For Hens: Preheat oven to 400°F; line a 13 x 9 pan with foil and spray foil with cooking spray.
- Wash hens, remove giblets and pat dry.
- Sprinkle with garlic powder in and out of hens.
- Stuff with rice mixture.
- Brush with glaze mixture.
- To prevent over browning make a foil tent.
- Crease a sheet of foil crosswise through the center to form a tent leave 1-2 inches between top of hens so heat can circulate crimp on sides.
- Bake 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and brush with glaze.
- Bake uncovered until hens are tender and juices run clear, about 40-45 minutes, basting about every 10-15 minutes until glaze is used up.
- 2-4 servings depending on appetite.
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Umar Rai
[email protected]I'm not a fan of Cornish hens, but I loved this dish. The apricot glaze was amazing.
Samuel Harizanov
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.
Aneeshar Koottikkada
[email protected]This dish was a disappointment. The Cornish hens were dry and the apricot glaze was too sweet.
Peace Bamidele
[email protected]Overall, this was a good recipe. I would make it again, but I would make a few changes to the stuffing.
Y Khan
[email protected]I found the recipe to be a bit too complicated. I would recommend simplifying some of the steps.
Damion LaDue
[email protected]The Cornish hens were a bit overcooked, but the apricot glaze was delicious.
Billal Hosan
[email protected]The apricot rice stuffing was a bit too dry for my taste. I would recommend adding more butter or chicken broth to the stuffing.
J Burnham
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and impressive meal.
Meme Family
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The presentation was impressive, and the flavors were even better.
Natsworld natslife
[email protected]I loved the combination of the Cornish hens and the apricot rice stuffing. It was a unique and delicious dish.
Md Mukul
[email protected]The apricot glaze was the star of the show! It was perfectly balanced between sweet and tangy.
Doraemon Nobita
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! The Cornish hens were tender and juicy, and the apricot glaze added a delicious sweetness. The apricot rice stuffing was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.