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Cornish Hens with Apple-Cranberry Rice Stuffing

Savory Cornish Hens with Apple-Cranberry Rice Stuffing Delight

A delightful recipe for Cornish Hens with Apple-Cranberry Rice Stuffing that combines flavors to impress at dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 hens
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Hens
  • 2 hens Cornish Hens Small chickens or game hens can be used as substitutes.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For rubbing on the hens.
For the Stuffing
  • 1/4 cup Butter For sautéing the onions.
  • 1 medium Onion Finely chopped.
  • 1 medium Apple Any firm variety or substitute with pears.
  • 1/2 cup Dried Cranberries Consider using fresh cranberries.
  • 2 cups Rice Brown or wild rice for earthy flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme For seasoning.
  • to taste Salt For balancing flavors.
  • to taste Pepper Adds warmth and complexity.

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Roasting pan
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Melt 1/4 cup of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add finely chopped onions and cook until translucent.
  2. Combine the sautéed onions with diced apple, dried cranberries, and pre-cooked rice. Season with thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir well and set aside.
  3. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  4. Rinse the Cornish hens under cold water and pat dry. Rub the skin with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Stuff each Cornish hen with the apple-cranberry rice stuffing mixture.
  6. Place hens breast side up in a roasting pan and roast for approximately 1 hour, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).

Nutrition

Serving: 1henCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use a meat thermometer to ensure the hens are cooked safely. Consider adding nuts to the stuffing for variety. Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to three days.

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