Cornish Hens With Toasted Rice Stuffing Recipe
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. Butter
- 1/2 c. Pecans, minced
- 1 c. Water
- 2 x Cornish Hens, thawed
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
- 1 pkt UNCLE BEN'S Long Grain & Wild Rice Original Recipe
- 1 1/3 c. Orange juice
- 1/4 c. Raisins
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Butter, melted
Directions
- Heat butter in a sauce pan. Add in rice only and pecans and saute/fry over low heat, stirring occasionally, till rice turns golden. Add in seasoning packet, orange juice, water, raisins to rice mix and stir well. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat. Simmer for 25 min or possibly till liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and cold.
- Remove packet from cavity of Hens and throw away. Wash Hens inside and out and drain well. Season with salt and black pepper. Fill cavity of each Hen with 1/2 to 3/4 c. rice mix. Cover and hot remaining rice to serve with Hens. Tie drumsticks together with string and place on a rack in a roasting pan. Brush each Hen with melted butter.
- Roast in a 350'F. oven for 1 hour or possibly till juices run clear when Hen is pierced. Baste occasionally with melted butter while roasting.
- Remove from oven. Remove and throw away string. Serve Hens on a bed of the remaining Rice Stuffing.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 535g | |
| Recipe makes 2 servings | |
| Calories 714 | |
| Calories from Fat 417 | 58% |
| Total Fat 47.24g | 59% |
| Saturated Fat 13.78g | 55% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 227mg | 76% |
| Sodium 770mg | 32% |
| Potassium 1034mg | 30% |
| Total Carbs 35.7g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.6g | 9% |
| Sugars 26.68g | 18% |
| Protein 38.38g | 61% |
