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Glazed Cornish Game Hens With Apricot Pistachio Dressing

Tender Cornish game hens glazed with apricot and topped with a crunchy pistachio dressing for a flavorful main dish.

Glazed Cornish Game Hens With Apricot Pistachio Dressing

Delicious glazed Cornish game hens with a sweet apricot pistachio dressing. Perfect for an elegant yet easy main course.

Recipe Details

Prep time
15m
Cook time
40m
Rest time
5m
Total time
1h

Ingredients

Servings:
1
  • 1 piece Cornish game hen whole
  • 30 g apricot preserves
  • 15 g pistachios shelled chopped
  • 5 g fresh parsley chopped
  • 10 ml olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 piece garlic clove minced
  • 10 ml lemon juice fresh
  • 1 pinch salt fine
  • 1 pinch black pepper ground

Origins

USA

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 190 degrees Celsius (375 degrees Fahrenheit).
  2. Rinse the Cornish game hen and pat dry with paper towels.
  3. In a small bowl, mix apricot preserves, olive oil, lemon juice, and minced garlic to create the glaze.
  4. Season the hen inside and out with salt and black pepper.
  5. Brush the hen generously with half of the apricot glaze.
  6. Place the hen in a roasting pan breast side up.
  7. Roast the hen in the preheated oven for 40 minutes.
  8. Every 10 minutes, brush the hen with the remaining apricot glaze to build a shiny glaze.
  9. While the hen roasts, chop pistachios and parsley and combine them in a small bowl.
  10. Once the hen is cooked through and skin is golden and glazed, remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
  11. Sprinkle the apricot pistachio dressing over the hen before serving.

Tips

  • Use fresh apricot preserves for best flavor.
  • Baste the hen regularly to keep it moist and shiny.
  • Let the hen rest before serving to retain juices.

Serving Suggestions

  • roasted vegetables
  • wild rice pilaf
  • mixed green salad

Enjoy this flavorful glazed Cornish game hen with apricot pistachio dressing as a delightful and elegant main course.

Nutrition Facts

Estimated values per 100g.

  • Fiber (g): 1
  • Sodium (g): 0.3
  • Sugar (g): 4
  • Fat (g): 8
  • Carbohydrates (g): 6
  • Protein (g): 20
  • Calories: 180
  • Cholesterol (g): 0.07
  • Saturated Fat (g): 2

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