Achiote Marinated Cornish Hens Stuffed with Chorizo and Mustard Greens Recipe

Name: Achiote Marinated Cornish Hens Stuffed with Chorizo and Mustard Greens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package achiote paste; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1 teaspoon toasted cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano; 5 tablespoons chopped garlic, divided; 2 poussins or Cornish hens; 4 large links hard, dried Spanish chorizo, diced; 1 Spanish onion, diced; 1 bunch mustard greens, cleaned, trimmed and roughly chopped; 1/2 cup chicken stock; 1 baking potato (russet) peeled, diced, and blanched; 2 tablespoons sliced green olives; Salt and freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

1 package achiote paste
1/2 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon toasted cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
5 tablespoons chopped garlic, divided
2 poussins or Cornish hens
4 large links hard, dried Spanish chorizo, diced
1 Spanish onion, diced
1 bunch mustard greens, cleaned, trimmed and roughly chopped
1/2 cup chicken stock
1 baking potato (russet) peeled, diced, and blanched
2 tablespoons sliced green olives
Salt and freshly ground pepper

1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2
Combine in a food processor the achiote paste, olive oil, cumin, coriander, oregano, and 1 tablespoon garlic.
3
Make sure to puree all these ingredients until it becomes a paste.
4
Rub the marinade inside the Cornish hen cavities, underneath the skin, as well as outside.
5
Allow the hens to marinade overnight, refrigerated.
6
Next day, heat up a large saute pan.
7
Add the chorizo and cook until crispy, about 5 minutes.
8
Add the onion and remaining 4 tablespoons garlic and cook for another 2 minutes.
9
Add the mustard greens and deglaze with the chicken stock.
10
Cook until greens have wilted, about 2 minutes, and then add the potato, green olives, and season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
11
Once the stuffing has cooled, distribute it equally into the hens and place them on a sheet with a rack.
12
Place in the oven for 1 hour.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package achiote paste, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1 teaspoon toasted cumin, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, and more.

Yes, Achiote Marinated Cornish Hens Stuffed with Chorizo and Mustard Greens falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Achiote Marinated Cornish Hens Stuffed with Chorizo and Mustard Greens

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