ROAST CORNISH GAME HENS WITH SAVORY FRUIT STUFFING

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Don't remember where I got this recipe, but I have tried it many times and it is delicious! This is a recipe for one. Combine this with some Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Romaine with Parmesan Dressing, and a Raspberry Crème Fraiche Puff and you have yourself a complete dinner for one!

Provided by Witch Doctor

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 lbs fresh Cornish hens (or frozen)
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons butter
1 cup onion-flavored croutons
2 tablespoons dried fruit
1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion
1/2 teaspoon instant chicken bouillon granules
1 tablespoon mayonnaise or 1 tablespoon salad dressing
1/8 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 cup fresh cranberries
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed

Steps:

  • Thaw hen, if frozen. Rinse hen with cold water and pat dry. For stuffing, in a small saucepan combine water and margarine or butter; cook until margarine melts. Remove from heat. Stir in croutons, fruit bits, onion, and bouillon granules.
  • Spoon stuffing into body cavity. Combine mayonnaise and poultry seasoning; coat hen with mayonnaise mixture.
  • Place hen, breast side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Roast, uncovered, in a 375 degree F oven for 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until drumstick moves easily in socket.
  • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan combine cranberries, brown sugar, and orange juice concentrate. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 3 to 5 minutes or until cranberry skins pop.
  • Serve with cranberry sauce, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1276, Fat 50.7, SaturatedFat 11.3, Cholesterol 623.8, Sodium 1426.3, Carbohydrate 61.4, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 36.2, Protein 138.6

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