APRICOT-GLAZED CORNISH HENS
These savory hens are a tasty sized-right twist on the conventional bird. Filled with a well-seasoned stuffing, they make perfect individual servings, reveals Ruth Andrewson of Leavenworth, Washington. "The hens smell so good while baking, folks can hardly wait to eat," she smiles.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h35m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute celery and onion in butter until tender; remove from heat. Add the bread, mushrooms and seasonings. Toss with enough chicken broth just to moisten. , Stuff hens. Tie drumsticks together. Place on a rack in a large shallow baking pan. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour. , Brush with preserves. Bake, uncovered, 30-45 minutes longer or until meat juices run clear, basting every 10-15 minutes. , If using green onions, first soften them in boiling water or the microwave for a few seconds, then tie over the string used to tie the drumsticks together. Garnish platter with rosemary if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Fat 42 g fat (15 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 216 mg cholesterol, Sodium 1,239 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 116 g carbohydrate, Fiber 4 g fiber, Protein 43 g protein.
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Lechu Miah
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The hens were delicious and the glaze was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Rina Tracy
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my hens turned out dry and overcooked. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Kaimi Bautista
[email protected]The glaze was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the hens were cooked perfectly.
Noah Earnheart
[email protected]This is the best Cornish hen recipe I've ever tried. The glaze is incredible and the hens are always cooked perfectly. I've made this dish for my family and friends several times and it's always a hit.
Bakhtiaralam Alakozay
[email protected]The apricot glaze was amazing! It gave the hens a sweet and tangy flavor that was perfect for a special occasion. The hens were also cooked evenly and the meat was very juicy.
Matlelenki Mafitoe
[email protected]This apricot glazed Cornish hen recipe was a hit with my family! The glaze was flavorful and tangy, and the hens were cooked to perfection. The meat was moist and juicy, and the skin was crispy. I will definitely be making this dish again.