Cornish Game Hens With Pomegranate and Lemon Recipe

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Cornish Game Hens With Pomegranate and Lemon
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Ingredients
17
Count
Nutrition
957
Calories
Total time
90
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Combine the oil, lemon zest and 1/2 teaspoon of the chile powder in a small bowl.
  2. Put 2 Cornish hens in each of 2 large resealable plastic bags. Add half of the marinade to each bag, seal the bags and rub the marinade all over the hens. Refrigerate overnight.
  3. Preheat the oven to 350°. Spread the pine nuts on a baking sheet and toast for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the pine nuts are lightly browned.
  4. Raise the oven temperature to 375°. Remove the hens from the bags, scraping off any excess marinade; pour the marinade into a bowl. Season the hens inside and out with salt and black pepper.
  5. Heat 1 tablespoon of the marinade in a heavy skillet. Add 2 of the hens and cook over high heat, turning once, until golden and crisp, about 3 minutes per side.
  6. Transfer the hens to a large roasting pan, breast side up. Repeat with 1 more tablespoon of the marinade and the remaining hens; set the skillet aside.
  7. Roast the hens for about 50 minutes, or until the juices run clear when the thighs are pierced with a knife. Transfer the hens to a platter and let rest for 15 minutes.
  8. Pour the pan juices into a bowl and skim off the fat.
  9. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the fat from the skillet and set it over moderately high heat.
  10. Add the onion, garlic and ginger and cook just until softened, about 2 minutes. Add the pomegranate seeds, lemon juice, pine nuts, cumin, coriander, cayenne and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of chile powder.
  11. Cook, scraping up any browned bits, until the liquid is nearly evaporated, about 2 minutes.
  12. Add the chicken stock and honey and bring to a boil. Cook until reduced to 3/4 cup, about 12 minutes.
  13. Add the reserved pan juices. Transfer the hens to plates, spoon the sauce on top and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 957.26 Kcal (4008 kJ)
Calories from fat 454.81 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 50.53g 78%
Cholesterol 416.29mg 139%
Sodium 490.1mg 20%
Potassium 1542.08mg 33%
Total Carbs 22.48g 7%
Sugars 15.57g 62%
Dietary Fiber 1.54g 6%
Protein 96.34g 193%
Vitamin C 23.6mg 39%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 11%
Iron 6.1mg 34%
Calcium 85mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 138.78 Kcal (581 kJ)
Calories from fat 65.93 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.33g 78%
Cholesterol 60.35mg 139%
Sodium 71.05mg 20%
Potassium 223.56mg 33%
Total Carbs 3.26g 7%
Sugars 2.26g 62%
Dietary Fiber 0.22g 6%
Protein 13.97g 193%
Vitamin C 3.4mg 39%
Iron 0.9mg 34%
Calcium 12.3mg 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 23
    Points
  • 24
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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