HENS WITH APRICOT RICE STUFFING
When you want to impress guests, you can't beat these lovely Cornish game hens. Apricots and apricot preserves give the tender meat and moist wild rice stuffing a fruity flavor that everyone in our family loves. -Jodi Grable, Springfield, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute the mushrooms, pecans and onion in 4 tablespoons butter until tender. Stir in the rice, apricots, parsley, salt, pepper and cayenne., Spoon about 3/4 cup rice mixture into each hen; tie legs together. Place hens, breast side up, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Melt remaining butter; drizzle over hens., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1-3/4 to 2 hours or until a thermometer reads 180° for hens and 165° for stuffing. In a small saucepan, warm preserves and vinegar; spoon over hens. Bake 15 minutes longer.
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Girot City
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper. I'll be making it again and again.
Johnny Eglish
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but I loved this dish. The apricot rice stuffing was amazing.
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[email protected]This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's sure to impress your guests.
Patti Morris
[email protected]I'm really glad I tried this recipe. It's a new favorite in my household!
Mehar Sadam
[email protected]This dish was a complete waste of time and money.
Gibba Landing
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe to others.
Hannah Ekeoma
[email protected]The dish was easy to make, but the results were disappointing.
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[email protected]I found the apricot rice stuffing to be a bit too sweet for my taste.
Mohan M
[email protected]The chicken was a bit dry, but the stuffing was delicious.
Sher Bear
[email protected]I'm definitely going to try this recipe again with different fruits, like cranberries or cherries.
Chrystal Jobity
[email protected]The leftovers from this dish are just as good as the freshly cooked meal.
Sam Abey
[email protected]I would recommend using a high-quality apricot jam for the stuffing.
James Meyers
[email protected]This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort.
Emily st john
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of apricot, but I loved the way it paired with the chicken in this dish.
Afroj Dewan
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone raved about the flavor.
Izzy Olson
[email protected]The hens were cooked to perfection and the apricot rice stuffing was a delightful surprise.
Krrish Mandal
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The apricot rice stuffing was flavorful and perfectly complemented the tender chicken. I will definitely be making this again.