GLAZED CORNISH GAME HENS WITH APRICOT PISTACHIO DRESSING
Cornish game hens are festive and readily available. I've even made them the centerpiece of a holiday meal. These little birds cook much more quickly than other holiday roasts, such as lamb or ham. I normally figure on one hen (in the 1 1/2- to 2-pound range) to serve every two guests - especially if you also plan to have a first course and a dessert.
Provided by Ben S.
Categories Main Dish Recipes
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Brining the hens before roasting improves their flavor: Dissolve 2 cups of kosher salt in a clean bucket filled with 5 quarts of water. Add prepared hens and soak for 2 hours. Rinse thoroughly; pat dry.
- Adjust oven rack to upper middle position, and heat oven to 450 degrees.
- Heat oil in a large skillet. Saute onions until softened, about 7 minutes. Stir in apricots, then spread mixture onto a large (about 18-by-12-inch) lipped cookie sheet. Lay hens over the mixture. Mix jam and vinegar, and brush all but a few tablespoons over hens.
- Bake hens, brushing 2 or 3 times with remaining jam mixture and accumulated pan juices, until hens are golden brown and juices run clear, about 45 minutes. Turn heat from bake to broil, then cook until hens are spotty brown, watching carefully so they don't burn, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Transfer hens to a large platter with tongs, then cut in half at the breastbone to create individual servings.
- Return apricot dressing to the oven and broil to evaporate some of the excess liquid, about 5 minutes longer. Stir in pistachios and parsley. Spoon in a mound next to hens.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 866.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29.1 g, Cholesterol 339.9 mg, Fat 56 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 60.5 g, SaturatedFat 14.2 g, Sodium 23025.5 mg, Sugar 20.3 g
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Jaam Amir Jaam
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of apricots, but I loved this recipe. The dressing was so good that I didn't even miss the apricots.
Awais Niazi
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover roasted chicken. I simply shredded the chicken and added it to the dressing.
porkchop mint
[email protected]I added a bit of cayenne pepper to the dressing for a little extra spice. It was delicious!
mar marti
[email protected]I substituted dried apricots for fresh apricots and it worked out great. The dressing was also delicious.
Ren
[email protected]I made this recipe exactly as written and it turned out perfectly. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a delicious and impressive dish.
belinda mockler
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort. The hens are so moist and flavorful.
Sur Faraz
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The sweetness of the apricots and the crunch of the pistachios pair perfectly with the savory hens.
Akosua
[email protected]I've made this recipe a few times now and it always turns out great. It's a great way to impress your guests.
Roxie Lennon
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes to make for special occasions. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Cillian Fitzsimons
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about the flavor and tenderness of the hens. The dressing was also a big hit.
Erick Chaka
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The Cornish game hens were cooked to perfection and the apricot-pistachio dressing was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.