CHUTNEY-GLAZED CORNISH HENS WITH HAZELNUTS AND DRIED-FRUIT STUFFING
Steps:
- Make the stuffing:
- In a large heavy skillet cook the shallot, the onion, and the garlic in the butter over moderate heat, stirring, until the vegetables are golden. Stir in the sage, the cloves, the raisins, the apricots, and salt and pepper to taste and cook the mixture, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in the wine and boil the mixture until the liquid is evaporated. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the bread cubes, the hazelnuts, and salt and pepper to taste. Let the mixture cool before stuffing the hens.
- Divide the stuffing among the cavities of the hens, packing the cavities loosely. Truss the hens, sprinkle them with salt and pepper, and arrange them so that they do not touch on the rack of a large, foil-lined broiler pan. Brush the hens with the butter and roast them in the upper third of a preheated 400°F. oven for 1 hour.
- While the hens are roasting, in a small saucepan combine the lemon juice, the chutney, and salt and pepper to taste, bring the glaze just to a boil, stirring, and in a blender or food processor purée it. Brush the hens with the glaze, roast them for 15 to 25 minutes more, or until they are golden brown and cooked through, and discard the trussing string.
- To toast and skin hazelnuts:
- Toast the hazelnuts in one layer in a baking pan in a preheated 350°F. oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until they are colored lightly and the skins blister. Wrap the nuts in a kitchen towel and let them steam for 1 minute. Rub the nuts in the towel to remove as much of the skins as possible and let them cool.
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[email protected]The recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing!
ej poe
[email protected]This was my first time cooking Cornish hens and I was very impressed with the results. The hens were cooked perfectly and the stuffing was delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Savredieu Paul
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Cornish hens, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The chutney glaze was delicious and the stuffing was very flavorful.
Qeen 309
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.
MD RAHMOT SHEIKH
[email protected]I loved the presentation of this dish. It was so elegant and festive.
Jakai Graham
[email protected]This was the perfect dish for a special occasion. It was easy to make and the results were stunning.
Darion Odin
[email protected]I thought the flavors were a bit too strong for my taste.
Thomas Murdoch
[email protected]The hens were a bit dry, but the stuffing was delicious.
Leona Madzikwa
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The Cornish hens were cooked perfectly and the stuffing was so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Aaron DS
[email protected]I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The chutney glaze added a nice tanginess to the hens, and the hazelnuts and dried fruit stuffing was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Mary Quaicoe
[email protected]This recipe was a hit at my dinner party! The Cornish hens were moist and flavorful, and the stuffing was the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I will definitely be making this again.