Pan Roasted Cornish Hen with Blue Corn Chorizo Dressing with Cranberry Mango Relish Recipe

Name: Pan Roasted Cornish Hen with Blue Corn Chorizo Dressing with Cranberry Mango Relish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 1 pound chorizo, finely diced; 6 garlic cloves, finely diced; 1/4 cup finely diced celery; 1 medium onion, finely diced; 1/4 cup diced carrot; 1 poblano, finely diced; 1 recipe blue cornbread, crumbled; 1 teaspoon coarsely chopped thyme leaves; 1 teaspoon coarsely chopped sage leaves; 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped cilantro; 1 egg; 1/2 cup chicken stock; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; Cranberry Mango Relish; 1 cup fresh cranberries; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1 large mango, peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped; 3 tablespoons finely diced red onion; 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 Cornish game hens; Salt and freshly ground pepper; Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.; In a hot roasting pan, melt the butter and oil. Season the hens with salt and pepper to taste and sear until browned all over. Place, breast side down in the pan and roast for approximately 12 to 1…

Servings: persons

1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 pound chorizo, finely diced
6 garlic cloves, finely diced
1/4 cup finely diced celery
1 medium onion, finely diced
1/4 cup diced carrot
1 poblano, finely diced
1 recipe blue cornbread, crumbled
1 teaspoon coarsely chopped thyme leaves
1 teaspoon coarsely chopped sage leaves
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped cilantro
1 egg
1/2 cup chicken stock
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Cranberry Mango Relish
1 cup fresh cranberries
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 large mango, peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons finely diced red onion
1 tablespoon minced jalapeno
1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 Cornish game hens
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
In a hot roasting pan, melt the butter and oil. Season the hens with salt and pepper to taste and sear until browned all over. Place, breast side down in the pan and roast for approximately 12 to 14 minutes. Check for doneness by seeing if juices run clear when bird is tipped. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Plate hens alongside of the dressing and serve with the relish.

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium saute pan over medium heat, melt the butter and cook the chorizo, garlic, celery, onion, carrot and poblano for 3 minutes or until lightly browned.
2
Transfer to a mixing bowl and add the cornbread, thyme, sage, cilantro, egg and stock and mix well.
3
Place in 12 by 15-inch baking pan and bake for 25 minutes.
4
In a hot skillet combine cranberries and brown sugar, cook until berries start to pop.
5
Add all other ingredients, except cilantro, and heat, (add a spoon of water if sauce appears dry).
6
Just before serving, toss in the cilantro.

835

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 29 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 1 pound chorizo, finely diced, 6 garlic cloves, finely diced, 1/4 cup finely diced celery, and more.

Yes, Pan Roasted Cornish Hen with Blue Corn Chorizo Dressing with Cranberry Mango Relish falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Pan Roasted Cornish Hen with Blue Corn Chorizo Dressing with Cranberry Mango Relish

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions