MAPLE TAMARIND GLAZED CORNISH GAME HENS WITH SWEET POTATO CORNBREAD STUFFING

MAPLE TAMARIND GLAZED CORNISH GAME HENS WITH SWEET POTATO CORNBREAD STUFFING image

Categories Poultry

Yield 6 hens

Number Of Ingredients 21

Hens:
6 (1- 1½ lb) Cornish Game hens, thawed
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp Garam Masala seasoning
Salt and fresh ground pepper
Stuffing:
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 c. diced sweet potato
¼ cup diced fresh Jalapeno
1 box cornbread stuffing mix
¼ cup butter
¾ cup water
¾ cup apple juice
1½ c. diced red apple - such as Macintosh or Jonathan.
Sauce:
1 Tbsp Tamarind Concentrate - found in Asian section or Asian markets
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp soy sauce
3 Tbsp Teriyaki sauce
1 Tbsp Garam Masala seasoning
½ cup pure (real) maple syrup

Steps:

Preheat oven to 450° F. Rinse Game Hens and pat dry with paper towels. Brush lightly with olive oil and season with garam masala, salt and pepper. Set hens aside while preparing stuffing. To prepare stuffing, toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil in a microwave safe shallow dish - such as a pie plate. Microwave on high 6-8 minutes, stirring ever 1-2 min or until potatoes are nearly cooked. Meanwhile bring water, apple juice, butter and jalapenos to a boil. Remove from heat. Stir in stuffing mix. Cover and let sit 5 min. Stir in sweet potatoes and apples. Lightly stuff cavities of Game Hens with stuffing. Arrange hens in 9 x 13 baking dishes. Leave some space between birds so air can circulate. Roast birds for 30 minutes. While birds are roasting, combine all sauce ingredients. Remove hens from oven, brush with sauce, return to oven and cook for another 20-30 min, brushing with sauce occasionally.