CORNISH GAME HENS WITH RICE STUFFING

CORNISH GAME HENS WITH RICE STUFFING image

Categories Game Bake

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1-pound Cornish game hens
salt
pepper
2 Tbsp slivered almonds
2 Tbsp finely chopped onion
1/3 cup uncooked long-grain rice
3 Tbsp butter
1 cup water
1 chicken bouillon cube
1 teaspoon salt
1 - 3 oz can chopped mushrooms, drained (1/2 cup)

Steps:

Season game hens inside and out with salt and pepper. In a small saucepan, cook almonds, onion, and rice in butter for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Add water, bouillon cube, lemon juice, and salt. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring to dissolve bouillon cube. Reduce heat, cover and cook slowly about 20 to 25 minutes or till liquid is absorbed and rice is fluffy. Stir in the drained mushrooms. Pre-heat oven to 400˚ Lightly stuff birds with rice mixture. Place breast up on rack in shallow baking pan. Brush with melted butter or margarine. Roast covered for 30 minutes. Uncover and roast 1 hour longer or till drumstick can be twisted easily in socket/ Brush birds with melted butter during last 15 minutes of roasting time.