CORNISH HENS WITH RICE STUFFING
I came across this recipe a few years ago around Thanksgiving. The golden, juicy hens and festive rice stuffing make a memorable feast for two. Best of all, we're not eating leftovers for days on end.-Kathy Meyer, Kenosha, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h50m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Set the seasoning packet from rice mix aside. In a saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Add rice and pecans; cook and stir over low heat for 10 minutes or until rice is golden brown. Stir in the orange juice, water, raisins and contents of seasoning packet; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. , Spoon about 1/2 cup rice mixture into each hen; refrigerate remaining rice mixture. Tie legs of each hen together; turn wing tips under backs. Place on a greased rack in a roasting pan. Melt remaining butter; brush over hens. Sprinkle with salt and pepper., Bake at 350° for 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until a thermometer reads 165° when inserted in center of stuffing and thigh reaches at least 170°. Baste occasionally with pan drippings. Heat reserved rice mixture; serve with hens.
Nutrition Facts : Fat 75 g fat (20 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 328 mg cholesterol, Sodium 1,993 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 97 g carbohydrate, Fiber 5 g fiber, Protein 64 g protein.
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Juan Hernanadez
[email protected]I'm not a fan of Cornish hens, but I'm willing to try this recipe.
Soahil TCT
[email protected]This recipe is way too complicated. I don't have time for all that.
jan Jannat
[email protected]The stuffing was bland and tasteless.
Krystal Jones
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my Cornish hens turned out dry and overcooked.
Jani Abbas
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover Cornish hens.
Sami Bajwa
[email protected]I love how this dish looks when it's finished. It's so elegant and impressive.
Joseph Egbeburu
[email protected]This dish is definitely a crowd-pleaser. I made it for a dinner party, and everyone loved it.
Mdmiraj Ctg
[email protected]I'm not a fan of stuffing, but I have to say, the stuffing in this recipe was really good. It was moist and flavorful, and I didn't feel like I was eating a brick.
Okafor Chidinma
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses everyday ingredients that I already have on hand. It's a great way to use up leftover rice, too.
Denbri Elkheyr
[email protected]This was my first time cooking Cornish hens, and I was really impressed with how easy it was. The recipe was clear and concise, and the hens turned out perfectly.
Kimberly Minnis
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit. The hens are always moist and flavorful, and the stuffing is always perfect.
bymbajargal tseveen
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of Cornish hens, but I have to say, this recipe was pretty good. The stuffing was especially tasty.
Sujan Mollah
[email protected]My family raved about these Cornish hens! The rice stuffing was moist and flavorful, and the hens were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this dish again.