Best 9 Glazed Cornish Hens With Pomegranate Rice Stuffing Recipes

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In today's fast-paced world, where convenience often takes precedence over culinary exploration, there's something truly special about savoring a dish that's both delicious and evocative of a bygone era. Glazed cornish hens with pomegranate rice stuffing is one such dish. This classic recipe, with its tantalizing blend of flavors and textures, has been passed down through generations, capturing the essence of traditional cooking while still catering to the modern palate. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the secrets behind this timeless delicacy, uncovering the perfect balance of sweet and savory, tender meat, and aromatic rice that makes every bite an unforgettable experience.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CORNISH GAME HENS WITH WILD RICE STUFFING



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 1/2 cups cooked wild rice
1 tablespoon minced flat-leaf parsley, plus sprigs for garnish
1/3 cup toasted pecan pieces, broken
2 tablespoons dried cranberries
2 tablespoons dried currants
4 dried apricots, diced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 Cornish hens, patted dry
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • In a medium skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium-low heat. Saute the onions and celery until softened, about 10 minutes. Add the thyme and cook for 1 minute more. In a mixing bowl combine the onion mixture with the rice, parsley, nuts and dried fruits and season with salt and pepper to taste. Place 1/2 cup of the stuffing into the cavity of each hen. Tie the legs of each bird together with kitchen twine.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Melt the remaining butter with the vinegar. Brush the birds all over with the butter mixture and season with salt and pepper. Put the hens on a rack in a large roasting pan, breast-side up. Roast the hens until an instant read thermometer inserted in the thigh registers 170 degrees F., about 80 minutes. Set the birds aside at room temperature, loosely covered with foil, for 10 minutes before carving. Split hens in half through the breast with a sharp knife or poultry shears, and keep the stuffing intact. Arrange birds skin-side up, on a platter, garnish with sprigs of parsley and serve.

RICE-STUFFED CORNISH HENS



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"I found this recipe in a cookbook many years ago, and it's become one of my favorites," reports Gloria Leiding of Fairmont, Minnesota. "It's a nice change of pace from the usual beef or pork. These game hens always seem festive."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup uncooked long grain rice
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons slivered almonds
3 tablespoons butter, divided
3/4 cup water
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained and chopped
2 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, cook and stir the rice, onion and almonds in 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat for 5 minutes or until rice is lightly browned. Stir in the water, bouillon, lemon juice and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 16-20 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir in mushrooms., Sprinkle outside and cavity of hens with pepper and remaining salt. Stuff hens with rice mixture. Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan coated with cooking spray. Melt remaining butter; brush half over hens., Cover and bake at 400° for 25-35 minutes longer or until juices run clear and a thermometer reads 180° for hens and 165° for stuffing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 998 calories, Fat 68g fat (24g saturated fat), Cholesterol 386mg cholesterol, Sodium 1350mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 63g protein.

GLAZED STUFFED CORNISH HENS



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Cornish hens, basted with a delicious glaze of apricot preserves and cloves, make dinner for two something special. Gusty Crum of Dover, Ohio uses convenient packaged herb stuffing to complement the moist and tender meat.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h45m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups seasoned stuffing croutons
5 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)
GLAZE:
1 envelope brown gravy mix
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup apricot preserves
Dash ground cloves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the croutons, water and butter. Loosely stuff into hens. Place breast side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan; tie drumsticks together., In a small saucepan, combine the glaze ingredients. Bring to a boil. Spoon half over hens. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1-1/2 hours or until a thermometer reads 180° for hens and 165° for stuffing, basting occasionally with remaining glaze.

Nutrition Facts :

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.

GLAZED CORNISH HENS



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If you're looking to add a touch of elegance to your holiday dinner table, we suggest these Cornish game hens topped with a sweet apricot glaze. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each), split lengthwise
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1/3 cup apricot spreadable fruit
1 tablespoon orange juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place hens, breast side up, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes. , In a small bowl, combine spreadable fruit and orange juice. Spoon some of the apricot mixture over the hens. Bake until golden brown and juices run clear, 30-35 minutes, basting several times with remaining apricot mixture. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 calories, Fat 24g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 175mg cholesterol, Sodium 233mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 30g protein.

CORNISH GAME HENS WITH RICE STUFFING



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My mother used to make this for Easter dinner. The rice stuffing is a perfect partner for the hens. Packaged wild rice mix can be used as well.

Provided by MOMMYCOFFEY

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons slivered almonds
2 tablespoons chopped onion
⅓ cup uncooked wild rice
1 cup water
1 cube chicken bouillon
½ teaspoon salt
2 Cornish game hens
salt to taste
¼ cup melted butter

Steps:

  • Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the almonds, onion, and uncooked wild rice. Saute 5 to 10 minutes. Mix in the water, chicken bouillon cube, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and cook 45 minutes until rice is tender and easily fluffed with a fork.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Season the Cornish game hens inside and out with salt, and stuff with the rice mixture. Place the hens breast side up on a rack in a baking pan. Brush with 1/4 cup melted butter.
  • Cover the baking pan, and cook the hens 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Uncover, and continue cooking 1 hour, or until the hens are no longer pink and the juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.9 calories, Carbohydrate 11.3 g, Cholesterol 128.9 mg, Fat 32.3 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 15.8 g, SaturatedFat 15.8 g, Sodium 1341.1 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

POMEGRANATE-GLAZED CORNISH GAME HENS WITH WILD RICE-CHESTNUT STUFFING AND YOGURT SAUCE



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This delicious recipe for pomegranate-glazed Cornish game hens with wild rice-chestnut stuffing and yogurt sauce comes courtesy of chef Cat Cora.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup wild rice, rinsed
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
2/3 cup coarsely chopped chestnuts (either fresh or from a jar or can), toasted
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh sage
3 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley, plus more for garnish
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
4 Cornish game hens, rinsed and patted dry
1 cup pomegranate juice
2 cups homemade or canned store-bought low-sodium chicken stock
1/2 cup white wine, optional
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • In a 2-quart saucepan, combine rice, 3 cups cold water, and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil over high heat. Immediately reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until all the liquid has evaporated, 45 to 55 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees with rack in center of the oven. Transfer rice to a large bowl, along with chestnuts, onion, thyme, sage, parsley, and dill; stir to combine. Lightly season the cavity of each game hen with salt, and loosely fill with equal amounts of stuffing, leaving a little space in each for the rice to expand during roasting. Any remaining stuffing may be baked in a covered heatproof dish; set aside.
  • Using kitchen twine, truss hens by tying the legs together tightly, looping each side of the string around a wing, and bringing the string all the way around the bird tightly to hold the legs together and the wings close to the body.
  • Season hens with salt and pepper, and place breast side down on a rack set in a roasting pan. Roast for 15 minutes, and baste with pomegranate juice. Continue basting with remaining pomegranate juice every 15 to 20 minutes. During the last 25 minutes of roasting, place the reserved stuffing into the oven to heat. When 10 minutes remain, flip the hens over and continue roasting until the hens are dark golden brown and the juices run clear when pierced at the thigh. Total cooking time for hens will be 50 to 55 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, not touching the bone, should register 175 degrees to 180 degrees.
  • Remove hens and stuffing from the oven. Transfer hens to a platter. Cover with foil, and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes. Place roasting pan on the stove over medium-low heat. Add 1/2 cup chicken stock. Using a wooden spoon, scrape up any browned bits from the roasting pan. Add wine, if using. Sift flour into the roasting pan, and stir to combine. Slowly whisk in 1 1/2 cups stock. Cook until mixture has thickened, 5 to 6 minutes. The consistency of the gravy may be adjusted with a teaspoon or two of stock or wine. Season with salt and pepper.
  • In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, garlic, and olive oil. Gently stir in the mint and pomegranate seeds. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Place a hen on each of 4 plates. Spoon gravy over hens and garnish with parsley, feta cheese, additional stuffing, and yogurt sauce.

POMEGRANATE GLAZED CORNISH GAME HENS



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I have not tryed this yet. But I will. Pomegranates are a great souce of Vitiamin C and Potassium. Sure sounds good hope you all will like it. I got this recipe out of the sunday newpaper in the coupons.

Provided by Braunda

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 Cornish hens
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon thyme
2 tablespoons pomegranate juice, from 3 pomegrantes (10oz)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 deress Season game hens with salt,pepper and thyme cook on rack for 1 hr.
  • or until done.
  • Brush pomegranate glaze on hens.
  • Roast another 5 mins.
  • Sprinkle with fresh pomegranat arils.
  • Serve wigth remaining glaze as a sauce.
  • Pomegranate Glaze To juice pomegranate slice in half crosswise and use a citrus juicer.
  • In stainless stell sauce pan simmer juice with a pinch of salt until reduced to a syrupy glaze about 10 Mins.

CORNISH HENS WITH RICE STUFFING



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I came across this recipe a few years ago around Thanksgiving. The golden, juicy hens and festive rice stuffing make a memorable feast for two. Best of all, we're not eating leftovers for days on end.-Kathy Meyer, Kenosha, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h50m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (6 ounces) long grain and wild rice mix
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1-1/3 cups orange juice
1 cup water
1/4 cup raisins
2 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Set the seasoning packet from rice mix aside. In a saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Add rice and pecans; cook and stir over low heat for 10 minutes or until rice is golden brown. Stir in the orange juice, water, raisins and contents of seasoning packet; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. , Spoon about 1/2 cup rice mixture into each hen; refrigerate remaining rice mixture. Tie legs of each hen together; turn wing tips under backs. Place on a greased rack in a roasting pan. Melt remaining butter; brush over hens. Sprinkle with salt and pepper., Bake at 350° for 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until a thermometer reads 165° when inserted in center of stuffing and thigh reaches at least 170°. Baste occasionally with pan drippings. Heat reserved rice mixture; serve with hens.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 75 g fat (20 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 328 mg cholesterol, Sodium 1,993 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 97 g carbohydrate, Fiber 5 g fiber, Protein 64 g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right Cornish hens. Look for hens that are plump and have a moist, slightly oily skin. Avoid hens that are thin or have dry, dull skin.
  • Stuff the hens loosely. Overstuffing can make the hens dry and tough. If you are using a stuffing mix, be sure to follow the package directions.
  • Cook the hens at a high temperature. This will help to brown the skin and keep the hens moist. Roast the hens at 425°F for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  • Let the hens rest before carving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, making it more tender and flavorful. Let the hens rest for 10 minutes before carving.
  • Garnish the hens with fresh herbs. This will add a pop of color and flavor to the dish. Some good options include thyme, rosemary, or parsley.

Conclusion:

Glazed Cornish hens with pomegranate rice stuffing is a delicious and impressive dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The hens are roasted until golden brown and juicy, and the stuffing is moist and flavorful. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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