Cornish Game Hens With Orange Juice and Honey Recipe

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Cornish Game Hens With Orange Juice and Honey
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Directions:

  1. To make the hens, place them on a rack in a shallow baking pan.
  2. Tie legs together with kitchen cord if desired.
  3. Sprinkle with salt and pepper(and garlic powder if using).
  4. Combine the butter, orange juice and honey and spoon over the hens.
  5. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F. for 1 hour or until a meat thermometer reads 165 degrees F. and juices run clear, basting every 15 minutes.
  6. Meanwhile for the sauce, combine the orange juice, honey and vinegar in a small saucepan.
  7. Combine the cornstarch and water in a cup until smooth; stir into the orange juice mixture.
  8. Bring to a boil; cook for 1 minute or until thickened. Serve with the hens.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 184.28 Kcal (772 kJ)
Calories from fat 76.63 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.51g 13%
Cholesterol 46.13mg 15%
Sodium 215.47mg 9%
Potassium 153.17mg 3%
Total Carbs 21.7g 7%
Sugars 19.8g 79%
Dietary Fiber 0.04g 0%
Protein 6.08g 12%
Vitamin C 16mg 27%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 11.2mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 194.5 Kcal (814 kJ)
Calories from fat 80.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.99g 13%
Cholesterol 48.69mg 15%
Sodium 227.42mg 9%
Potassium 161.67mg 3%
Total Carbs 22.91g 7%
Sugars 20.9g 79%
Dietary Fiber 0.04g 0%
Protein 6.42g 12%
Vitamin C 16.9mg 27%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 11.8mg 1%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.4
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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