GLAZED CORNISH HEN WITH RICE PILAF
This easy but elegant entree makes a lovely centerpiece for a romantic Valentine's Day dinner. The peach-mustard glaze adds a sweet tang to the moist, tender poultry, which is perched on a mound of mildly seasoned pilaf. It's bound to draw praise from your sweetheart!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h55m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook the long grain and wild rice according to package directions; drain. In a large bowl, combine the apple, white wine or apple juice, almonds, salt, poultry seasoning, curry powder and rice; set aside. , In a small saucepan, combine the preserves, mustard, horseradish and tarragon. Cook and stir over medium heat until preserves are melted. , Carefully loosen skin around hen breast, thighs and drumsticks. Set aside 1/4 cup glaze; spoon remaining glaze under skin., Place the rice mixture in two mounds in an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray; arrange hen halves skin side up over rice. , Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 45-55 minutes or until meat juices run clear. Let stand for 10 minutes. Remove and discard skin before serving. Warm reserved glaze; brush over hen halves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 516 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 121mg cholesterol, Sodium 558mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 33g protein.
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Sohail Shah SSS
[email protected]I'm not a very experienced cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The Cornish hen was cooked perfectly and the rice pilaf was delicious.
Brittany Fuller
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The Cornish hen was succulent and the rice pilaf was fluffy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Maxwell Ouma
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The Cornish hen is always cooked perfectly and the rice pilaf is delicious.
Colton Shanklin
[email protected]This was my first time making Cornish hen and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious.
Mustakin rana
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Cornish hen, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised! The glaze was delicious and the hen was cooked perfectly.
Brianna Farquharson
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The Cornish hen was moist and flavorful, and the rice pilaf was fluffy and delicious.
Hossain Nick
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and everyone raved about it! The Cornish hen was cooked to perfection and the glaze was amazing.
RAYHAN BD GAMER YT
[email protected]Tried this recipe last night and it was a hit! The Cornish hen was juicy and the glaze was delicious. The rice pilaf was also very good.
Bd Bishal 94
[email protected]I loved this recipe! The Cornish hen was so tender and flavorful, and the rice pilaf was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Sandile Sapp
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The Cornish hen was cooked perfectly, and the glaze was delicious. The rice pilaf was also very good.
Rahimkhan Rahimkhan
[email protected]I made this dish for my family, and everyone loved it! The Cornish hen was moist and flavorful, and the rice pilaf was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this dish again.
James Bell
[email protected]This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it! The Cornish hen was perfectly cooked, and the rice pilaf was fluffy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe for a special occasion.
Jorge Aday
[email protected]The glaze on the Cornish hen was delicious, and the rice pilaf was a perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Jon Cole
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The Cornish hen was juicy and flavorful, and the rice pilaf was fluffy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Pua Tunai
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Cornish hen, but this recipe changed my mind! The glaze was amazing, and the hen was cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again.
Alex Kishor
[email protected]This glazed Cornish hen with rice pilaf was a hit with my family! The hen was moist and flavorful, and the pilaf was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this dish again.