Cornish Hens With Toasted Rice Stuffing Recipe

Name: Cornish Hens With Toasted Rice Stuffing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. butter; 1/2 c. pecans, chopped; 1 c. water; 2 each Cornish hens, thawed; 1/4 tsp. black pepper; 1 box Uncle Ben's long grain and wild rice (original); 1 1/3 c. orange juice; 1/4 c. raisins; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 Tbsp. butter, melted

Servings: persons

1 Tbsp. butter
1/2 c. pecans, chopped
1 c. water
2 each Cornish hens, thawed
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 box Uncle Ben's long grain and wild rice (original)
1 1/3 c. orange juice
1/4 c. raisins
1/2 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. butter, melted

1
Melt butter in a saucepan.
2
Add rice only and pecans; saute over low heat, stirring occasionally, until rice turns golden brown.
3
Add seasoning packet, orange juice, water and raisins to rice mixture and stir well.
4
Bring to a boil; cover and reduce heat.
5
Simmer for 25 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
6
Remove from heat and cool.
7
Remove packet from cavity of hens and discard.
8
Wash hens inside and out and drain well.
9
Season with salt and pepper.
10
Fill cavity of each hen with 1/2 to 3/4 cup rice mixture.
11
Cover and warm remaining rice to serve with hens.
12
Tie drumsticks together with string and place on rack in a roasting pan.
13
Brush each hen with melted butter.
14
Roast in a 350u00b0 oven for 1 hour or until juices run clear when hen is pierced.
15
Baste occasionally with melted butter while roasting.
16
Remove from oven. Remove and discard string.
17
Serve hens on a bed of the remaining rice stuffing.

428

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tbsp. butter, 1/2 c. pecans, chopped, 1 c. water, 2 each Cornish hens, thawed, and more.

Yes, Cornish Hens With Toasted Rice Stuffing 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.

Cornish Hens With Toasted Rice Stuffing

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