Cornish Hens With Mandarin Orange Rice Recipe
This is how I show my love to my near and dear ones, yes by preparing their favorite Cornish Hens With Mandarin Orange Rice using this recipe. Use the freshest of Poultry available to get the most amazing Cornish Hens With Mandarin Orange Rice. Best enjoyed as a Side Dish this recipe was taught to me by a dear friend who also happens to be a great chef. Try this recipe for Cornish Hens With Mandarin Orange Rice and comeback and let me know how you enjoyed this Cornish Hens With Mandarin Orange Rice recipe.
Ingredients
4 1 1/4-pound Cornish game hens
2 tablespoons chopped celery
1 tablespoon margarine or butter
2 cups hot cooked rice
1 11-ounce can mandarin orange sections drained
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1 small green onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons orange juice concentrate
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 cup orange marmalade
Directions
Thaw Cornish game hens, if frozen.
For stuffing, in a medium skillet cook celery in margarine till tender.
Remove from heat.
Stir in rice, oranges, almonds, onion, orange juice concentrate, and salt.
Set aside.
Rinse Cornish game hens and pat dry.
Lightly stuff hens with rice mixture and tie legs with string.
Lightly brush hens with oil; sprinkle with paprika.
Wrap any remaining stuffing in double thickness of heavy foil.
Place hens, breast side up, in center of the cooking grill.
Grill about 1 hour or till tender and no longer pink.
Place foil packet of stuffing on cooking grill the last 30 minutes of grilling time.
Baste hens with orange marmalade during the last 15 minutes of grilling time.
Transfer hens and extra stuffing to a serving platter.
For stuffing, in a medium skillet cook celery in margarine till tender.
Remove from heat.
Stir in rice, oranges, almonds, onion, orange juice concentrate, and salt.
Set aside.
Rinse Cornish game hens and pat dry.
Lightly stuff hens with rice mixture and tie legs with string.
Lightly brush hens with oil; sprinkle with paprika.
Wrap any remaining stuffing in double thickness of heavy foil.
Place hens, breast side up, in center of the cooking grill.
Grill about 1 hour or till tender and no longer pink.
Place foil packet of stuffing on cooking grill the last 30 minutes of grilling time.
Baste hens with orange marmalade during the last 15 minutes of grilling time.
Transfer hens and extra stuffing to a serving platter.
