Cornish Hen Stuffed with Couscous

If you want to impress your significant other, your in-laws, or simply friends and family, try this super delicious recipe. It looks so fancy that everybody would think you spent hours in the kitchen making it, yet it will only take you a total of 45 min. I promise:)

Recipe for two people-

What You'll Need:
For the Cornish Hens:
2 cornish hens
1 large onion, diced
3 Tbsp Olive Oil
2 cups chicken broth, or water
3 cinnamon sticks
Large pinch of saffron
3 garlic cloved, crushed
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp ginger powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper

For the Stuffing:
1 box couscous
1 Tbsp butter
1 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp rose water
1/4 cup raisins, pre soaked in water for 10 min
1/4 cup toasted walnut or almonds, or hazelnut.

What To Do:

1. Wash the cornish hens thoroughly.
2. Prepare couscous according to package.
3. With a fork, fluff the couscous, and mix in the raisins, cinnamon, rose water, nuts (leave some for garnishing later) and butter.
4. Divide the couscous mixture in two halves. Use half to stuff the cornish hens and the other half as a side dish.
5. After stuffing the hens with the couscous mixture, sew the openings with a clean thread or toothpicks.

Cooking the Hens:

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan on medium heat, add the diced onions, garlic, and the rest of the spices. Stir for 2-3 min.
2. Place the hens, carefully, in the pan side by side. Cover and let cook for 5 min.
3. Flip the hens on the other side, add the broth, cover and cook for 30-35 min or until hens are done.
4. Make sure to check on the liquid level. We don't want to burn the hens.
5. After the hens are cooked, remove and broil them on low on both sides for more crispiness.
6. Uncover the sauce and let simmer for 2-3min.

Serving the Stuffed Cornish Hens:

The hens are served hot with the remaining couscous mixture as a side dish and garnished with the nuts.

Enjoy!

Cornish Hen Stuffed with Couscous