Stuffed Cornish Hens

A community recipe by wonderleia

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Introduction

Roasted Cornish Game Hens stuffed with Thyme Rice (for 2)

Ingredients

Serves: 10

For the Rice

1 onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup rice
1 cup water
1 cup chicken broth
1 chicken broth cube
salt (to taste)
pepper (to taste)
onion powder (to taste)
thyme (to taste)

For the Cornish Hens

2 cornish hens
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon thyme
rice (thyme flavoured, cooked)

Method

Stuffed Cornish Hens is a community recipe submitted by wonderleia and has not been tested by Nigella.com so we are not able to answer questions regarding this recipe.

For rice

Saute onion in olive oil till translucent.

Meanwhile, heat up stock and water, and then add bouillon cube. When water mixture is boiling, add onion, rice, and seasoning.

Cook till liquid is absorbed.

For Cornish Hens

Preheat the over to 325. Wash and pat dry hens. (Remove innards if still in.)

In a bowl, combine spices with olive oil. Coat hens with spice mixture: inside cavity, outside, and underneath the skin. Stuff the hens with thyme rice.

Place stuffed hens in a broiling dish (juices need to be able to drip) breast side up, and loosely cover pan with tin foil.

Cook covered for 45 minutes, uncover for last 15.