Cornish Hens Stuffed with Dates and Parsley
User Reviews
5
2 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
669 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Cornish Hens Stuffed with Dates and Parsley
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You will love the simple and delicious dish! Tender and delicious cornish hens stuffed with couscous, dates, onions and parsley. So easy to make, roast right in your oven!
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Ingredients
- 3 cornish hens
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 cups chicken stock
- ½ cup water
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- ⅓ cup onion diced
- 2 garlic minced
- ½ dates chopped
- 4 Tbsp Curly parsley finely chopped
- ¼ cup almonds slivered
- 1 ½ Tbsp za'atar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400'F.
- Bring chicken stock and water to a boil in a saucepan. Add couscous and butter. Stir a few times. Cover, and cook for about 2 minutes. Remove from heat, and allow it to sit for about 5-10 minutes. Uncover and fluff. Transfer to a bowl and allow it to cool.
- Lightly toast almonds in your toaster oven.
- In a skillet heat olive oil on medium, and saute onions and garlic until translucent then add to the couscous along with dates, parsley, and almonds.
- Place filling into the cavity of each Cornish hen.
- Tie the legs together with kitchen twine, and tuck the wings under the body of the bird.
- Rub with olive oil, and sprinkle with zatar.
- Half way through the cooking process, bring out of the oven, brush again with olive oil and place back in.
- Roast for about 45-55 minutes or until juices run clear. If desired broil for the last 5 minutes.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
669kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
44g
(88%)
Fat
41g
(63%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
238mg
(79%)
Sodium
234mg
(10%)
Potassium
689mg
(15%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
575IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
5.4mg
(6%)
Calcium
55mg
(6%)
Iron
2.5mg
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 669 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 669kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 41g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 238mg | 79% |
| Sodium | 234mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 689mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 575IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 5.4mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2.5mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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