Cornish Hen with Wild Rice Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time1 Hr 40 Min
Ready In1 Hr 45 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexJust EnjoyServings8
CuisineCourse
MethodSpeciality
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Wild rice1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Onion1/4 Cup (16 tbs), minced
 Mushrooms1/4 Cup (16 tbs), chopped
 Ground giblets of hen
 Chicken fat - 4 tablespoons
 Kosher salt3 Teaspoon
 Pepper3/4 Teaspoon
 Cornish hen2 Small
 Boiling water1/2 Cup (16 tbs)

Directions

GETTING READY
1) Preheat oven to 400° F.

MAKING
1) Take a saucepan and cook the wild rice according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2) Take a skillet and heat 2 tablespoons chicken fat in it. Add mushrooms, onion and giblets. Cook for about 10 minutes.
3) Add rice, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 1 teaspoon salt.
4) Stuff the hen with the prepared mixture. Sew the opening.
5) Take a deep skillet and heat all remaining fat in it. Brown the hen in it.
6) Add 1/2 cup boiling water and cover.
7) Bake in the oven for about 45 minutes or until tender.
8) Remove the cover and bake for another 15 minutes.

SERVING
9) Transfer to a large platter and serve immediately.
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