GRILLED CORNISH GAME HENS & EGGPLANT STUFFING

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Cornish hen grilled and placed with eggplant dressing. ****You can sub the eggplant with oysters just don't add salt to the stuffing.You can also use wild mushrooms. I spice up the hens with creole seasonings.

Provided by The Galveston Chef

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

24 ounces Cornish hens
4 cups breadcrumbs
1 medium eggplant
1 pinch sage
1 pinch gumbo file
2 garlic cloves
2 sticks celery
1 medium onion
1 medium bell pepper
1 pinch cracked black pepper
4 cups unsalted chicken stock
1 pinch parsley flakes
1 pinch pepper
1 pinch salt
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Prepare the hen by splitting it in half and remove the backbone.
  • Season the hen with black pepper and salt set aside.
  • Add butter to heated pot with a splash of chicken stock.
  • Chop celery, eggplant, onion, bell pepper, and garlic; add to pot.
  • Season with sage, salt, pepper and file.
  • Smother ingredients until clear.
  • Add bread crumbs and chicken stock and mix.
  • Place in shallow pan and bake at 375°F for about 30 minute.
  • Grill the hen on your grill brushing with butter until done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1537.6, Fat 37.9, SaturatedFat 13.8, Cholesterol 340.1, Sodium 2157.3, Carbohydrate 187.4, Fiber 21.6, Sugar 25, Protein 111

Sameen Akthar
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I'm going to try this recipe with chicken breasts next time.


Carmelo
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal.


Shrafit Ali
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I've never made Cornish game hens before, but this recipe made it easy.


Busisiwe Hlongwane
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I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Cornish game hens.


I quit my life
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort.


Gacha Cuties:3
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I loved the eggplant stuffing in this recipe.


Irshad Mashee
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The eggplant stuffing is a great way to add some extra vegetables to your meal.


Joan King
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I grilled the Cornish game hens over charcoal, and they turned out perfectly juicy and flavorful.


S Prio
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This recipe is perfect for a special occasion dinner.


Sy Godfrey
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I used chicken broth instead of water in the stuffing, and it added a lot of flavor.


Alloushi Sultan
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The herbs and spices in the eggplant stuffing really make this dish special.


Anamika Koirala
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I love that this recipe is relatively easy to make, yet it looks and tastes like something out of a fancy restaurant.


Bryon Holtslander
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The eggplant stuffing is a great way to use up leftover eggplant.


James Peacock
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I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


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OMG! This recipe is a game-changer. The eggplant stuffing is so flavorful and pairs perfectly with the tender Cornish game hens.