Tropical Stuffed Cornish Hens Recipe

Name: Tropical Stuffed Cornish Hens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 each cornish game hens thawed; 8 ounces pineapple tid-bits in juice; 12 ounces sweet red bell peppers jelly; 1 tablespoon butter or margarine; 1 cup onions chopped; 4 cups brown rice cooked; 3/4 cup currants; 3/4 cup macadamia nuts chopped; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1 tablespoon crystallized ginger (candied) diced

Servings: persons

4 each cornish game hens thawed
8 ounces pineapple tid-bits in juice
12 ounces sweet red bell peppers jelly
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 cup onions chopped
4 cups brown rice cooked
3/4 cup currants
3/4 cup macadamia nuts chopped
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon crystallized ginger (candied) diced

1
Remove giblet packet from hens; rinse hens with cool water.
2
Drain; set aside.
3
Drain pineapple well reserving juice.
4
Place juice in small saucepan with jelly.
5
Heat over low heat until jelly melts, stirring occasionally.
6
Cook onions in butter in large skillet over medium-high heat until tender.
7
Add rice, reserved pineapple, currants, nuts, broth, and ginger; heat thoroughly.
8
Spoon about 23 cup mixture into cavity of each hen.
9
Use wooden picks, soaked in water, to enclose filling.
10
Place hens breast side up in roasting pan on rack coated with cooking spray.
11
Baste with jelly mixture.
12
Roast at 400F (200C).
13
for 10 minutes; reduce oven temperature to 350F (180C).
14
[and] continue roasting for 1 hour or until internal temperature registers 180 to 185 degrees F., basting every 30 minutes with jelly mixture.
15
Cover remaining stuffing and bake during last 30 minutes with remaining rice.
16
*Substitute red currant jelly for red pepper jelly, if desired.

908

kcal

Calories

Fat

184

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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: 4 each cornish game hens thawed, 8 ounces pineapple tid-bits in juice, 12 ounces sweet red bell peppers jelly, 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, and more.

Yes, Tropical Stuffed Cornish Hens 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.

Tropical Stuffed Cornish Hens

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