HENS WITH APRICOT RICE STUFFING
When you want to impress guests, you can't beat these lovely Cornish game hens. Apricots and apricot preserves give the tender meat and moist wild rice stuffing a fruity flavor that everyone in our family loves. -Jodi Grable, Springfield, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute the mushrooms, pecans and onion in 4 tablespoons butter until tender. Stir in the rice, apricots, parsley, salt, pepper and cayenne., Spoon about 3/4 cup rice mixture into each hen; tie legs together. Place hens, breast side up, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Melt remaining butter; drizzle over hens., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1-3/4 to 2 hours or until a thermometer reads 180° for hens and 165° for stuffing. In a small saucepan, warm preserves and vinegar; spoon over hens. Bake 15 minutes longer.
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Edwin Mitiera
edwin@yahoo.comThis recipe is a game-changer.
N Uset
n-u@gmail.comI'm already planning on making this dish again next week.
Waheed Sultan
s.w@gmail.comThis was one of the best hen dishes I've ever had.
Helena Gado
gado.h40@aol.comI would highly recommend this recipe to anyone.
Syedafatima Naqvi
s-n@gmail.comTwo thumbs up!
veronica keorapetse khoza
khoza30@gmail.com5 stars!
Kendrick Vaivela
v_k2@yahoo.comI'll definitely be making this dish again.
Kamran Gujjar
k64@gmail.comThis is my new favorite hen recipe.
Sanjida Mim
mimsanjida@hotmail.comI'm so glad I tried this recipe.
veronica Romero
veronica.romero@gmail.comThis dish exceeded my expectations.
Nellie Lesele
l@hotmail.comI highly recommend this recipe.
SK Rubel
sk_r@hotmail.comA must-try!
Haji mujeeb
h@yahoo.comDelicious!
Ntokozo Mnyakeni
ntokozo_mnyakeni@gmail.comThis recipe is a winner! The hens were cooked to perfection and the apricot rice stuffing was amazing. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Haris Farooq
haris.f100@yahoo.comI've tried a lot of different hen recipes, and this one is by far the best. The hens are always cooked perfectly and the stuffing is always moist and flavorful.
Cabdiraxman Yuusuf
cabdiraxman_yuusuf30@gmail.comThis was my first time cooking hens, and I was really happy with the results. The recipe was easy to follow and the hens turned out tender and juicy. The apricot rice stuffing was also a hit.
Lucy Njeri
lucy_n@hotmail.comI love this recipe! The hens are always moist and flavorful, and the apricot rice stuffing is a perfect complement. I always get compliments when I make this dish.
Adam pro
ap50@gmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! It's easy to follow and the hens turned out beautifully. The apricot rice stuffing was a delicious addition.
Joshsef Cool
jcool93@hotmail.co.ukI've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The hens are always tender and juicy, and the stuffing is the perfect combination of sweet and savory.
prince opoku
opokup12@yahoo.comThis dish was a hit at our dinner party! The hens were cooked perfectly and the apricot rice stuffing was flavorful and moist. Everyone raved about it.