Apricot Glazed Cornish Hens Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 cornish hens, thawed and any giblets removed
salt
pepper
1 tsp chinese five spice powder
3/4 cup apricot preserves
1 tbsp dijon mustard
1/4 cup orange , juice of
1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
vegetable oil cooking spray

Directions:

Pat the hens dry. Season the cavity and the entire hens with salt and pepper to taste.
Tie the legs together with kitchen string.
Place seasoned hens in a baking dish and refridgerate at least 1 hour.
When ready to roast, heat oven to 400 degrees.
In a small saucepan, whisk together the five-spice powder, preserves, mustard, orange juice and chicken broth. Heat over medium until the preserves are melted and the mixture is almost smooth.
Divide the sauce in half; set aside one half to serve with the cooked hens. Spray a broiler pan with cooking spray. Place the hens in the pan and drizzle with some of the reserved sauce.
Place in the oven and roast for 15 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees and drizzle the apricot sauce over the hens again. Continue roasting, basting occasionally until the hens are done, about 30 minutes more or until cooked through. Remove from the oven and let stand 10 minutes before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	622.04 Kcal (2604 kJ)
Calories from fat	69.93 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.77g	12%
Cholesterol	217.49mg	72%
Sodium	264.1mg	11%
Potassium	719.79mg	15%
Total Carbs	86.24g	29%
Sugars	74.04g	296%
Dietary Fiber	3.14g	13%
Protein	48.93g	98%
Vitamin C	16.9mg	28%
Iron	5mg	28%
Calcium	92.5mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	155.02 Kcal (649 kJ)
Calories from fat	17.43 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.94g	12%
Cholesterol	54.2mg	72%
Sodium	65.82mg	11%
Potassium	179.39mg	15%
Total Carbs	21.49g	29%
Sugars	18.45g	296%
Dietary Fiber	0.78g	13%
Protein	12.19g	98%
Vitamin C	4.2mg	28%
Iron	1.2mg	28%
Calcium	23.1mg	9%

* 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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