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Bring the stock to a boil in a small saucepan.
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Meanwhile, toast the bulgur in a medium skillet over medium heat till fragrant and nutty, about 4 min.
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Stir in the bulgur, lower the heat, and simmer, covered, for 15 min.
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Remove from the heat and set aside for 5 min.
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Transfer the bulgur to a medium bowl and fluff with a fork.
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Add in 1/4 c. of the extra virgin olive oil, minced herbs, pine nuts, 2 tsp.
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salt, scallions, and garlic and season with pepper, to taste.
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Cold slightly and add in the egg and feta, and mix to combine.
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Set the stuffing aside.
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Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
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Lay the hens on a work surface.
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Starting from the neck of a hen, slip a couple fingers between the skin and breast, and loosen the skin.
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Take a large spoonful of the stuffing and slip the spoon between the skin and breast.
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With your free hand, hold the stuffing in place and gently pull the spoon out, leaving the stuffing behind.
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Press the skin down to proportionately distribute the stuffing over the breast.
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Repeat till the hens are proportionately stuffed.
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Cross the legs of the birds at the breastbone and tie them with a piece of kitchen twine.
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Arrange the hens breast-side up on a baking sheet.
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Brush all over with the remaining 2 Tbsp.
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extra virgin olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper.
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Roast the birds till well browned and crispy, and an instant-read thermometer registers 160 degrees when inserted into the thigh, about 40 min.
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To serve, split the hens in half lengthwise.
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Pour the Charred Tomato Coulis onto a platter and arrange the hens on top.
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Garnish with the herb sprigs and serve.
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Charred Tomato Coulis: Put the tomatoes over 2 gas burners on high and cook, turning occasionally, till charred and peeling.
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Alternatively, broil the tomatoes till charred.
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Put the tomatoes in a bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap.
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Set aside to steam for 5 min.
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Peel and seed the tomatoes.
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Transfer the tomatoes to a blender with the vinegar and garlic and puree till smooth.
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While the motor is running, drizzle in the oil till incorporated.
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Season with pepper, to taste.
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This recipe yields 4 to 6 servings.
