Glazed Cornish Game Hens With Apricot Pistachio Dressing Recipes

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APRICOT-GLAZED CORNISH HENS FOR TWO



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I found this easy recipe for Cornish hens and prepare it often for my family. The glaze keeps the hens tender and moist, and the skin roasts to a golden glow. It's tasty, too. When the children are gone for the weekend, my husband and I enjoy this meal-perfect for two.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)
2 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
1/4 cup apricot preserves
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon grated onion
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Combine the salt and cayenne. Rub a third of the mixture inside hens. Brush 1 tablespoon butter over hens; sprinkle with remaining seasoning mixture. Place on a rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes., Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine the preserves, honey, onion, nutmeg and remaining butter. Cook and stir until preserves are melted. Brush over hens. Bake 35-40 minutes longer or until golden brown and a thermometer reads 180°. Cover and let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

APRICOT-GLAZED CORNISH HENS



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These savory hens are a tasty sized-right twist on the conventional bird. Filled with a well-seasoned stuffing, they make perfect individual servings, reveals Ruth Andrewson of Leavenworth, Washington. "The hens smell so good while baking, folks can hardly wait to eat," she smiles.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons chopped celery
3 tablespoons chopped onion
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 cups dry bread cubes
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1-1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 to 4 tablespoons chicken broth
4 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)
1 jar (12 ounces) apricot preserves, warmed
4 green onions (green part only), optional
Fresh rosemary sprigs, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute celery and onion in butter until tender; remove from heat. Add the bread, mushrooms and seasonings. Toss with enough chicken broth just to moisten. , Stuff hens. Tie drumsticks together. Place on a rack in a large shallow baking pan. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour. , Brush with preserves. Bake, uncovered, 30-45 minutes longer or until meat juices run clear, basting every 10-15 minutes. , If using green onions, first soften them in boiling water or the microwave for a few seconds, then tie over the string used to tie the drumsticks together. Garnish platter with rosemary if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 42 g fat (15 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 216 mg cholesterol, Sodium 1,239 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 116 g carbohydrate, Fiber 4 g fiber, Protein 43 g protein.

APRICOT GLAZED CORNISH HENS



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This is a recipe that came with my Oster vertical Rotisserie. We've made this recipe many times and love it. We've also changed up the preserves to other kinds, but this one is still my fav. I usually double the sauce because it's also good over rice.

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 whole cornish game hens, or 4-lb chicken
1 c apricot preserves
4 Tbsp vinegar
2 Tbsp soy sauce

Steps:

  • 1. Rinse defrosted hens in cold running water. Drain, pat dry inside and out with paper towel.
  • 2. Combine preserves, vinegar and soy sauce. Divide sauce in half.
  • 3. Spray inside of rotisserie basket with nonstick vegetable coating spray; place on spit and fit unit on hub of drip tray. Center one hen on spit with wings downward; center second hen on spit with wings upward.
  • 4. Close rotisserie door. Plug in; be certain unit rotates freely. Cook until juices run clear and thermometer inserted in breast registers 185ºF(approximately 55 to 60 minutes). Brush hens with half of sauce during last 10 minutes of cooking.
  • 5. Remove hens to a warm platter to serve. Heat the reserved half of sauce and serve with hens. Refrigerate leftovers.

CORNISH GAME HENS WITH CURRY APRICOT GLAZE



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My husband and I have very differing tastes in food but this one dish we both love equally. It was adapted from a Bon Appetit magazine and is nice enough to have on special occasions. The preparation is suprisingly easy for such an elegant dish. Serve with white rice.

Provided by Slatts

Categories     Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 Cornish hen, halved lengthwise
1/3 cup apricot jam
2 tablespoons mango chutney
1 teaspoon mild curry powder
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 lime
1 green onion, chopped
1/4 cup salted peanuts, crushed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400º.
  • Rinse and dry game hen halves and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place on foil lined baking sheet.
  • Combine jam, chutney, and curry powder in a small saucepan over medium low heat. Once mixture comes to a boil brush two tablespoons over the game hens. Reserve the rest of the mixture for a sauce.
  • Bake games in the oven for about 35 minutes or until golden.
  • Add chicken broth to the remaining mixture in the sauce pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until slightly thickened.
  • When ready to serve, place games hens on a plate of rice and top with lime juice, spoon sauce around the plate. Sprinkle with green onions and crushed peanuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454.3, Fat 18.6, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 108.8, Sodium 429.2, Carbohydrate 45.2, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 25.2, Protein 32.2

APRICOT-GLAZED CORNISH HENS



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The sweetness from the apricot preserves combined with Sriracha adds a nice twist on the traditional roasted cornish hen.

Provided by CookingWithShelia

Categories     Cornish Hens

Time 1h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

cooking spray
1 cup apricot preserves
1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon butter
2 (1 1/4 pound) Cornish game hens
1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
mango-habanero seasoning to taste
4 sprigs fresh basil, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a cookie sheet generously with cooking spray.
  • Combine apricot preserves, Sriracha, Worcestershire, and butter in a small pot and melt over medium heat. Stir constantly to prevent from sticking.
  • Clean hens and pat dry with paper towels. Coat outsides and insides with oil. Season with mango-habanero seasoning; insert sprigs of basil inside of the hens.
  • Place hens on the prepared cookie sheet and cover with foil.
  • Cook in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove foil and baste with apricot glaze. Put back in the oven and cook until no longer pink in the centers, about 15 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.8 calories, Carbohydrate 52.9 g, Cholesterol 110.7 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 23.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 314.3 mg, Sugar 35.2 g

APRICOT GLAZED CORNISH HENS



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From my Land-O-Lakes recipe book. Stuffed Cornish Hens with apricot and marjoram glaze add spark to this recipe.

Provided by daisygrl64

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 2h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 Cornish hens
2 cups dry bread cubes
1/2 cup celery, thinly sliced
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon marjoram leaves
1/2 cup apricot preserves
1/4 cup butter (or margarine)
2 -3 tablespoons white wine (or chicken broth)
1/4 cup apricot preserves
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1/2 teaspoon marjoram leaves

Steps:

  • heat oven to 375*F.
  • in a medium bowl mix together all stuffing ingredients (except preserves, butter and wine).
  • in a 1 qt saucepan melt 1/2 cup apricot preserves and 1/4 cup butter, stir into stuffing, add 2 to 3 tablespoons wine to moisten stuffing.
  • stuff hens with stuffing, secure opening with toothpicks.
  • tuck wing under hen, place hens breast side up in roasting pan, bake for 1 hour.
  • meanwhile in same saucepan combine all sauce ingredients.
  • cook over medium heat stirring occasionally until melted (2 to 3 minutes).
  • brush hens with half of sauce and continue baking uncovered for 40 to 50 minutes or until hens are fork tender.
  • if hens browning to quickly cover them loosely with aluminum foil.
  • Serve with remaining sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 786.8, Fat 43.2, SaturatedFat 24, Cholesterol 309, Sodium 852.4, Carbohydrate 49.2, Fiber 1, Sugar 23.6, Protein 50.2

GLAZED CORNISH HENS



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If you're looking to add a touch of elegance to your holiday dinner table, we suggest these Cornish game hens topped with a sweet apricot glaze. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each), split lengthwise
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1/3 cup apricot spreadable fruit
1 tablespoon orange juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place hens, breast side up, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes. , In a small bowl, combine spreadable fruit and orange juice. Spoon some of the apricot mixture over the hens. Bake until golden brown and juices run clear, 30-35 minutes, basting several times with remaining apricot mixture. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 calories, Fat 24g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 175mg cholesterol, Sodium 233mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 30g protein.

GLAZED CORNISH GAME HENS



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Make and share this Glazed Cornish Game Hens recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lets.eat

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 Cornish hens (1-1/2 lbs. each. halved)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1/3 cup 100% apricot fruit spread, warmed
1 tablespoon orange juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Place hens, breast side up, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, combine spreadable fruit and orange juice. Spoon some of the apricot mixture over the hens.
  • Bake 30-35 minutes longer or until golden brown and juices run clear, basting several times with remaining apricot mixture.
  • Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

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