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Roasted Cornish Hens with Chorizo Cornbread Stuffing (Aaron Sanchez) Recipe

Roasted Cornish Hens with Chorizo Cornbread Stuffing (Aaron Sanchez) Recipe

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Roasted Cornish Hens with Chorizo Cornbread Stuffing (Aaron Sanchez)

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 cornish hens or poussins (about 1 1/2 lb each)
1 cup aaron's achiote paste, recipe follows
1 lb aaron's chorizo, recipe follows (store-bought is fine)
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 medium carrot, finely chopped
1 celery stalk, finely chopped
1 medium white onion, finely chopped
2 cups coarsely crumbled cornbread
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup chicken stock (low-sodium store-bought is fine )
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tbsp achiote paste
2 tsp dried whole oregano (preferably mexican
1/2 tsp ground cumin
2 large cloves garlic, roughly chopped
1 lb ground beef chuck
1 lb ground pork
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 tbsp salt
3 cloves garlic, very finely chopped
2 tbsp crushed dried oregano (preferably mexican )
1 tsp ground canela ( mexican cinnamon)
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp ground star anise
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 tsp sugar
1/2 cup ancho chile powder

Directions:

Chorizo Cornbread Stuffing:
For the Cornish hens: The night before you plan to cook, rub the chickens all over with Aaron's Achiote Paste (underneath the skin, on the skin, inside the cavities). Let them marinate, covered, overnight in the refrigerator.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
For the stuffing: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook Aaron's Chorizo, breaking it up with a spoon and stirring occasionally as it cooks, until it begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, carrots, celery and onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have browned, about 10 minutes. Add the cornbread and cilantro. Gradually stir in enough of the stock so that the stuffing is not too dry but at the same time not too wet. Stir gently and well.
Divide the stuffing equally and spoon into the cavity of each bird. Arrange the birds with plenty of space between them on a rack on a baking sheet or in a roasting pan. Roast the chickens until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads 180 degrees F, about 40 minutes
Aaron's Achiote Paste:
Combine the lime juice, orange juice, olive oil, achiote paste, oregano, cumin and garlic in a blender. Puree until the mixture is the consistency of a smooth vinaigrette. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Yield: 1 1/2 cups.
Aaron's Chorizo:
Put the ground beef and pork in a large bowl. Add the vinegar, salt and garlic, and mix well (your hands are the best tools for this job). Sprinkle with the oregano, canela, pepper, star anise and cloves, and mix well. Add the wine and sugar and mix well.
Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan. Put the chile powder in a small bowl, pour in the boiling water and stir well to make a paste. Let it cool to room temperature. Work the paste into the meat with your fingers until it's well incorporated. Cover and refrigerate overnight before you use it. Store in 2-ounce portions in zip-top bags in the refrigerator for up to a week, or freeze for up to 3 months. Yield: 2 pounds.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1757.16 Kcal (7357 kJ)
Calories from fat	1060.76 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	117.86g	181%
Cholesterol	376.16mg	125%
Sodium	2927.16mg	122%
Potassium	1758.21mg	37%
Total Carbs	96.06g	32%
Sugars	27.71g	111%
Dietary Fiber	8.89g	36%
Protein	83.4g	167%
Vitamin C	32mg	53%
Vitamin A	8.1mg	272%
Iron	7.5mg	42%
Calcium	302.9mg	30%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	230.73 Kcal (966 kJ)
Calories from fat	139.29 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.48g	181%
Cholesterol	49.39mg	125%
Sodium	384.37mg	122%
Potassium	230.87mg	37%
Total Carbs	12.61g	32%
Sugars	3.64g	111%
Dietary Fiber	1.17g	36%
Protein	10.95g	167%
Vitamin C	4.2mg	53%
Vitamin A	1.1mg	272%
Iron	1mg	42%
Calcium	39.8mg	30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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