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Grape Stuffed Cornish Hens

  • Preparation Time
    Prep:
    30 min.
  • Cooking Time
    Cook:
    1 hr. 30 min.
  • Serves
    Serves:
    4

Try this dish with Reduced Sodium Roasted Chicken Base; Organic Roasted Chicken or Organic Mushroom Base. SAME COOKING TIME AND TEMPERATURE APPLIES WHEN USING A CONVENTIONAL OVEN.

Recipe tags: chicken base, advanced difficulty, main, chicken, roast

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
2 Tbsp Better Than Bouillon® Roasted Chicken Base
2 Tbsp Better Than Bouillon® Mushroom Base
1 tsp garlic powder
4 (2 pound) Cornish hens

Stuffing

Quantity Ingredient
8 Tbsp unsalted butter
2 cup chopped leeks, white parts only
2 tsp cracked black pepper
3 cup cracker crumbs
2 Tbsp Better Than Bouillon® Roasted Chicken Base
2 cups red grapes, cut in half
8 oz Brie cheese, rind removed, cut into bite-sized pieces

Directions

  • 1

    Preheat the Big Green Egg® to 400°F. Set EGG® for indirect cooking with the plate setter and porcelain grid.

  • 2

    Mix the Roasted Chicken Base, Mushroom Base and garlic powder together in a small bowl. Rub each Cornish hen with the mixture and set on a work surface.

  • 3

    Add the butter to a small pan over medium-high heat. Add the leeks and black pepper to the pan and cook for 3 - 4 minutes.

  • 4

    Add the cracker crumbs to a medium sized mixing bowl. Add the leeks, Roasted Chicken Base, grapes and Brie cheese. Toss to combine.

  • 5

    Divide the stuffing evenly and fill the cavity of each Cornish hen.

  • 6

    Place the Cornish hens onto a grill-proof rimmed pan. Place the pan directly onto the EGG.

  • 7

    Roast the Cornish hens for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 170°F when checked with an instant read thermometer.

  • 8

    Carefully remove the Cornish hens from the oven and let rest 10 minutes before serving.

Try this dish with Reduced Sodium Roasted Chicken Base; Organic Roasted Chicken or Organic Mushroom Base. SAME COOKING TIME AND TEMPERATURE APPLIES WHEN USING A CONVENTIONAL OVEN.