This easy dirty rice stuffed cornish hens recipe is packed with incredible flavor and simple to prepare. Perfect for family meals or special occasions!
DIRTY RICE STUFFED CORNISH HENS
This easy dirty rice stuffed cornish hens recipe is packed with incredible flavor and simple to prepare. Perfect for family meals or special occasions!
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- tablespoons olive oil
- small white onions, diced about 1 cup
- small green pepper seeded and finely diced
- /2 pound chopped chicken livers
- /2 cup chicken gizzards chopped
- to 3 cloves chopped garlic
- tablespoon ground dry oregano
- tablespoon dry ground thyme
- /4 chopped parsley
- cups cold cooked white rice
- ounce Cornish hens
- tablespoons soft butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- In a large saute pan, heat olive oil. Add onions and green pepper and saute.
- Add livers and gizzards and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Add garlic, oregano, thyme and parsley. Combine and cook for 2 more minutes. Remove mixture from the heat and cool thoroughly.
- Combine stuffing with rice. Divide and stuff hens immediately prior to cooking. Tie legs closed. Brush hens with butter and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until hens are cooked and temperature of stuffing is 155 degrees.
Tips for the Best DIRTY RICE STUFFED CORNISH HENS
- Pre-heat & Prep: Always gather all ingredients before cooking dirty rice stuffed cornish hens.
- Flavor Adjustment: Adjust seasoning to taste near the end of cooking.
- Storage Tips: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.