STUFFED CORNISH GAME HENS

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Simple but elegant dish featuring games hens with a wild rice stuffing. Perfect romantic dinner for you and a special someone!

Provided by Wendelina

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h50m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb Cornish hen
2 tablespoons slivered almonds
2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
1/3 cup uncooked long grain and wild rice blend
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup water
1 chicken bouillon cube
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup small mushroom, sliced

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400.
  • Season hens inside and out with salt & pepper. Set aside.
  • In a small pan, sautee almonds, onions and rice in butter for 5-10 minutes. Stir frequently.
  • Add water, boullion, lemon and salt. Bring to a boil to dissolve boullion. Reduce heat, cover and simmer slowly for 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
  • Stir in mushrooms.
  • Lightly stuff birds with stuffing.
  • Place breast side up in a shallow baking pan. Brush with melted butter and roast uncovered at 400 for 30 minutes.
  • Cover and roast an additional hour or until drumstick can be twisted easily in socket.
  • Brush with butter during last 15 minutes.
  • Serve with white wine.

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