Spiced Chicken With Couscous Stuffing Recipe

Name: Spiced Chicken With Couscous Stuffing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 cup couscous; 1/4 cup chopped dried figs; 2 tbsp sliced almonds, toasted; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tsp grated orange peel; 1/4 cup orange juice; 2 None Cornish game hens (1 1/2 lbs each); 1 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp sea salt; 4 large carrots, peeled and halved lengthwise; 4 None parsnips, peeled and halved lengthwise; 2 tbsp olive oil

Servings: persons

2/3 cup couscous
1/4 cup chopped dried figs
2 tbsp sliced almonds, toasted
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
1 tsp grated orange peel
1/4 cup orange juice
2 None Cornish game hens (1 1/2 lbs each)
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp sea salt
4 large carrots, peeled and halved lengthwise
4 None parsnips, peeled and halved lengthwise
2 tbsp olive oil

1
Preheat the oven to 400u00b0F.
2
Combine couscous, figs, almonds, garlic, cilantro, orange peel and juice, and 1/4 cup water in a medium bowl. Season with sea salt and pepper. Let stand for 5 mins.
3
Pat hens dry with a paper towel; stuff with the couscous mixture. Tie legs with twine.
4
Combine spices and salt in a small bowl. Sprinkle 1/2 of the mixture over both hens.
5
Place carrots and parsnips in a roasting pan. Drizzle with 1 tbsp of the olive oil. Season with remaining spice mix. Place hens on top of the vegetables; drizzle with remaining oil.
6
Bake 1 hour to 1 hour 15 mins or until hens are cooked through. Remove hens to platter. Let stand 5-10 mins.
7
To serve, cut each hen into 4 pieces. Serve with couscous stuffing and vegetables.

212

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2/3 cup couscous, 1/4 cup chopped dried figs, 2 tbsp sliced almonds, toasted, 1 clove garlic, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Spiced Chicken With Couscous Stuffing falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Spiced Chicken With Couscous Stuffing

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