Cornish Game Hens

[Marlene]

Cornish Game Hens

Serves 2 as Main Dish.

• 2 1 lb Cornish Hens
  
• salt and pepper
  

Rice Stuffing

• 2 T finely chopped onion
  
• 2 T slivered almonds
  
• 1/3 c uncooked, long grain rice
  
• 3 T butter
  
• 1 c water
  
• 1 chicken boullion cube
  
• 1 T lemon juice
  

Rub Game Hens inside and out with salt and pepper.

In small saucepan, cook almonds, onion and rice in butter for 10 minutes, stirring.

Add water, chicken cube, lemon juice and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for about 25 minutes or until rice is fluffy. (Now is the time to add any other ingredients such as chopped mushrooms if you like)

Stuff birds lightly with rice mixture. Place breast up on rack in a shallow baking pan.

Brush Hens with melted butter. Roast, covered in a hot oven, 400 degrees for 30 minutes.. Remove lid and roast 1 hour longer until done. Brush Hens with melted butter occassionally.

Keywords: Main Dish, Chicken

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