Bourbon-Basted Cornish Hens Recipe

Name: Bourbon-Basted Cornish Hens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 whole or halved Cornish hens; 3/4 c. chopped onion; 1 3/4 c. melted butter; 2 boxes Uncle Ben's wild rice mix; 2/3 c. toasted almond slivers; 1/2 tsp. thyme; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 1/2 c. bourbon; 8 Tbsp. red currant jelly; 1/2 tsp. salt

Servings: persons

1
Saute onions in 4 tablespoons butter.
2
Cook rice.
3
Combine onions and rice; add almonds and thyme.
4
Stuff hens and place in a buttered shallow baking dish.
5
(Or using halves, place cut side down in buttered dish and when done, place a scoop of stuffing on plate and a hen half over it.)
6
Baste hens with a mixture of 1/2 cup melted butter, salt, pepper and bourbon.
7
Roast 30 minutes at 425u00b0, basting three times.
8
Reduce oven to 350u00b0.
9
Roast 30 minutes, basting 2 times more.
10
Turn hens, breast side down and roast 15 minutes.
11
Turn hens, breast side up.
12
Baste with melted currant jelly.
13
Roast 30 minutes.

1355

kcal

Calories

108

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 whole or halved Cornish hens, 3/4 c. chopped onion, 1 3/4 c. melted butter, 2 boxes Uncle Ben's wild rice mix, and more.

Yes, Bourbon-Basted Cornish Hens falls under the General 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Bourbon-Basted Cornish Hens

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