STUFFED CORNISH HENS BURGUNDY

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This is a favorite recipe from my mom. I use it when I want to make a good impression! It makes for a simple but elegant dinner, very flavorful.

Provided by Angela

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Cornish Hen Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 (1 1/2 pound) Rock Cornish hens
salt and ground black pepper to taste
⅔ cup long-grain rice
½ cup slivered almonds
6 tablespoons sliced green onion
¼ cup butter
2 cups water
2 cubes chicken bouillon
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
½ cup currant jelly
½ cup Burgundy wine
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon ground allspice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Lightly season hens with salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Mix rice, almonds, green onion, and 1/4 cup butter together in a saucepan over low heat; cook and stir until rice is lightly toasted, about 10 minutes. Add water, chicken bouillon, lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice is cooked and water is absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Stir parsley into rice mixture.
  • Stuff the cavity of each hen with rice mixture; truss the hens by securing the legs together with kitchen string. Place hens breast-side up in a shallow pan; loosely cover the pan with tented aluminum foil.
  • Roast hens in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
  • Mix currant jelly, Burgundy wine, 2 tablespoons butter, lemon juice, cornstarch, Worcestershire sauce, and allspice together in a saucepan; cook and stir over medium heat until glaze is smooth and thickened, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Uncover hens and brush with Burgundy glaze; continue roasting for 1 hour, brushing frequently with glaze. Drumsticks with move easily in sockets when done. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone of the hens and in the center of the stuffing should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer hens to a hot platter and serve with remaining glaze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 549.2 calories, Carbohydrate 29.9 g, Cholesterol 174.2 mg, Fat 33.3 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 28.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 734.3 mg, Sugar 13.5 g

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