GLAZED CORNISH HENS WITH PECAN-RICE STUFFING

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Cornish hens bake up with a lovely golden brown shine when they are basted with my sweet and tangy glaze. The traditional rice stuffing has some added interest with crunchy pecans and sweet golden raisins.-Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups unsweetened apple juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
PECAN RICE:
2 tablespoons butter
1-1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon curry powder
4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup golden raisins

Steps:

  • Tuck wings under hens; tie drumsticks together. Rub skin with butter; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place hens breast side up in a shallow roasting pan., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour. Meanwhile, place apple juice in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook until reduced by half. Remove from heat. Stir in honey and mustard. Set aside 1/2 cup for serving., Brush hens with apple mixture. Bake, basting occasionally with pan drippings, until a thermometer reads 180°, 25-35 minutes longer. Cover hens loosely with foil if they brown too quickly., For pecan rice, heat butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add rice, cumin and curry; cook and stir until rice is lightly browned, 2-3 minutes. Stir in broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until rice is tender, 15-20 minutes. Stir in pecans, onions and raisins., Cover hens; let stand 10 minutes before serving. Serve with rice and reserved sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1075 calories, Fat 68g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 371mg cholesterol, Sodium 905mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 65g protein.

Shree Jana
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I've made this recipe for years and it's always a winner. The hens are always moist and the stuffing is always flavorful.


jahirul kobir
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. The hens are quick and easy to cook, and the stuffing is a great way to use up leftover rice.


Lawrence Kazibwe
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The hens are always cooked perfectly and the stuffing is always moist and flavorful.


JustDave1984
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I made this for Christmas dinner and everyone loved it. The hens were so moist and the stuffing was so flavorful.


Madison Mckenzie
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The hens are so elegant and the stuffing is so delicious.


Momina Jan
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I've made this recipe for years and it's always a winner. The hens are always moist and the stuffing is always flavorful.


Kennedi Oliver
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I found the glaze to be a bit too thick, but the hens were still delicious.


Bonny Gaboikanngwe
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This is my go-to recipe for Cornish hens. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Mahaaz Khan
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I substituted chicken broth for the water in the stuffing and it turned out great.


Mr G Lara
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The hens were a bit dry, but the stuffing was good.


Bardewa Riyana
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Ghamad Shere
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The hens were so juicy and the stuffing was so flavorful.


Araya
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I followed the recipe exactly and the hens turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Gracjan Szoma
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The glaze on the hens was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the stuffing was delicious.


Madison Clewell
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I made this for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Nilanthi Rajapaksha
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This is an amazing recipe! The glazed Cornish hens were so moist and flavourful, and the pecan rice stuffing was the perfect complement.