Pistachio Crusted Cornish Game Hens
At a Glance
- Prep
- 5 minutes
- Cook
- 1 hour 10 minutes
- Total
- 1 hour 15 minutes
- Servings
- 2 serving(s)
Categories
- Main Course
- Baked
- Easy
- Whole Chicken
Dietary
- High protein
- High Protein
Allergens
- Tree nuts
- Milk
Servings & Nutrition
Original recipe serves 2. Current scale: 1x.
A plump juicy game hen crusted with pistachios and parmesan cheese. I like to stuff mine with Stovetop sourdough bread stuffing as well. I've noticed that when stuffed, the birds stay much more moist.
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Equipment
Food processor, small bowl, 8 x 8 casserole dish, oven
Ingredients
- 1 Cornish hen
- 1/3 cup pistachios, shelled
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, fresh grated
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- salt and pepper
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F.
In a food processor crush pistachios until crumb-like.
Mix grated parmesan cheese and pistachios in a small bowl.
In an 8 x 8 casserole dish baste the game hen with the melted butter.
Pat the pistachio mixture onto the bird, covering entirely.
Bake at 350°F for 1 hr 10 minutes.
Internal temperature of bird should be 175-180°F.
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