Glazed Cornish Hens with Pecan-Rice Stuffing
Glazed Cornish Hens with Pecan-Rice Stuffing is an elegant and flavorful dish featuring tender, roasted Cornish hens brushed with a sweet, savory glaze. Each hen is stuffed with a fragrant rice mixture enriched with crunchy pecans and aromatic herbs, making it a perfect choice for special occasions or holiday meals.
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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
Calories: 1075kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 65gFat: 68gSaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 371mgSodium: 905mgFiber: 3gSugar: 16g
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