Tropical Fruit Stuffed Cornish Hens Recipe

Name: Tropical Fruit Stuffed Cornish Hens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Cornish Hens (about 1-1&1/2 lbs each); brandy; 8 ounces dried tropical fruit; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 8 ounces Baby Bella mushrooms, chopped; 1 onion, chopped; 1 garlic clove, chopped; 3 cups jasmine rice, cooked; 1/4 teaspoon herbs de Provence; 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary; 1 tablespoon black and pink peppercorns; 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg; pinch of cayenne pepper; salt and pepper to taste

Servings: persons

2 Cornish Hens (about 1-1&1/2 lbs each)
brandy
8 ounces dried tropical fruit
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces Baby Bella mushrooms, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
3 cups jasmine rice, cooked
1/4 teaspoon herbs de Provence
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 tablespoon black and pink peppercorns
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
pinch of cayenne pepper
salt and pepper to taste

1
Empty the tropical fruit mix into a medium bowl and cover with brandy, maybe about 1/2 cup or so. Let sit for about 45 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2
Heat your olive oil in a large skillet under medium high heat and add the onions, mushrooms, and garlic. Saute for about 10 minutes, or until onions are soft and translucent.
3
Add in the dried fruits and mix well. Take off heat and cool mixture to room temperature.
4
Mix in remaining stuffing ingredients and stuff the Cornish Hens. You can place your remaining stuffing in a baking dish and bake alongside the hens.
5
Preheat oven to 350 F. Place hens on roasting rack, sprinkle skin with salt and pepper, and cover the exposed stuffing with aluminum foil. Roast for about 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until internal temperature is 180 F.
6
Let rest for 10 minutes before carving.

637

kcal

Calories

Fat

132

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Cornish Hens (about 1-1&1/2 lbs each), brandy, 8 ounces dried tropical fruit, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, Tropical Fruit Stuffed Cornish Hens 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tropical Fruit Stuffed Cornish Hens

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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