Cornish Hens With Barley-Mushroom Stuffing Recipe

Name: Cornish Hens With Barley-Mushroom Stuffing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 (1 1/2-pound) Cornish hens; 1/3 cup soy sauce; 1 1/2 tablespoons honey; 1 1/2 tablespoons dry sherry; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 cup uncooked barley; 2 1/2 cups chicken broth; 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh mushrooms; 3/4 cup chopped water chestnuts; 4 green onions, chopped; Garnish: green onions

Servings: persons

3 (1 1/2-pound) Cornish hens
1/3 cup soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
1 1/2 tablespoons dry sherry
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup uncooked barley
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups chopped fresh mushrooms
3/4 cup chopped water chestnuts
4 green onions, chopped
Garnish: green onions

1
Place hens in a large heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag.
2
Stir together soy sauce and next 3 ingredients; pour into cavities and over hens. Seal and chill, turning often, 3 to 4 hours.
3
Bring barley and broth to a boil in a saucepan; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 45 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; stir in mush-rooms, water chestnuts, and chopped green onions.
4
Remove hens from marinade, reserving marinade.
5
Stuff hen cavities with barley mixture, reserving extra mixture. Place hens, breast side up, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.
6
Bake at 375u00b0 for 1 hour and 30 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted into stuffing registers 165u00b0, basting occasionally with reserved marinade. Serve with reserved barley mixture. Garnish, if desired.

400

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 (1 1/2-pound) Cornish hens, 1/3 cup soy sauce, 1 1/2 tablespoons honey, 1 1/2 tablespoons dry sherry, and more.

Yes, Cornish Hens With Barley-Mushroom Stuffing falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Cornish Hens With Barley-Mushroom Stuffing

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