STUFFED CORNISH GAME HENS WITH ORANGE SAUCE

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I like this recipe because it not only tastes delicious, and makes a beautiful presentation, but is quick and easy to put together. You don't have to be an experienced gourmet chef to serve your family these special little birds.

Provided by Geema

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 Cornish hens
1 3/4 cups cooked long grain and wild rice blend
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup grated raw apple
1/2 cup raisins or 1/2 cup craisins
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
salt and pepper
melted butter
1 (6 ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate
1 cup light brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Saute the chopped onions in the tablespoon of butter until soft.
  • Mix rice, onions, apple, raisins and poultry seasoning together in a small bowl.
  • Season the cornish hens well inside and out with salt and pepper.
  • Place 1/2 cup stuffing into each hen cavity.
  • Brush hens liberally with melted butter.
  • Place hens, breast side up in a shallow baking pan.
  • Cook for about 45 minutes depending on the size of the hens, basting once during the roasting time.
  • Make Sauce: In small saucepan, cook the orange juice, brown sugar and butter until thickened, stirring frequently.

Nistha Thakuri
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This recipe is a great way to cook Cornish game hens. The hens were tender and moist, and the orange sauce was delicious.


Bernard Konde
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I followed the recipe exactly and the hens turned out perfectly. They were juicy and flavorful, and the orange sauce was a perfect complement.


Uma Chapagain
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The hens were a little bland, but the orange sauce helped to add some flavor.


michael kifle
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great. I will definitely be making it again.


Favour thomas
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I'm not a big fan of Cornish game hens, but I thought this recipe was pretty good.


Prabesh Poudel
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Overall, this is a great recipe. The hens were juicy and flavorful, and the orange sauce was a perfect match.


Ndubuisi Onuoha
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I would give this recipe 5 stars if it weren't for the fact that the hens took longer to cook than the recipe said they would.


Muhammad Javed
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The hens were a little dry, but the orange sauce was delicious.


Omar Salem
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it twice now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Makayla Dean
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I followed the recipe exactly and the hens turned out great. The only thing I would change is to use a little less salt in the stuffing.


raven Singleton
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party! The hens were tender and juicy, and the orange sauce was a perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


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