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Cornish Game Hens with Saffron, Olives, and Lemon Confit Recipe

Cornish Game Hens with Saffron, Olives, and Lemon Confit Recipe

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Cornish Game Hens with Saffron, Olives, and Lemon Confit

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Ingredients:

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1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp saffron
1/2 cup olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 tsp chopped garlic
2 cups water
2 cornish game hens, split (approximately 3 lb total )
2 halves lemon confit (also known as preserved lemon), chopped, for garnish
15 olives, for garnish

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Mix the ginger, saffron, olive oil, onion, and garlic together. Heat a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the oil mixture and cook until the onions soften, about 8 minutes.
Carefully add 2 cups of water to the mix and bring to simmer. Add the hens, skin side down into and cook for 10 minutes at a very low simmer. Remove only the hens to a baking dish, keeping the sauce warm over a low heat. Put the hens in oven and bake until it is cooked through, about 45 minutes. Serve on warm plate, hens first, then garnish with lemon and olives. Pour reserved sauce over hens.
Professional Recipe: This recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional and makes a large quantity. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe in the proportions indicated and therefore cannot make any representation as to the results.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	826.15 Kcal (3459 kJ)
Calories from fat	595.78 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	66.2g	102%
Cholesterol	217.49mg	72%
Sodium	485.32mg	20%
Potassium	744.71mg	16%
Total Carbs	6.4g	2%
Sugars	2.43g	10%
Dietary Fiber	1.76g	7%
Protein	48.65g	97%
Vitamin C	6.8mg	11%
Iron	2.5mg	14%
Calcium	77.4mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	135.6 Kcal (568 kJ)
Calories from fat	97.79 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.87g	102%
Cholesterol	35.7mg	72%
Sodium	79.66mg	20%
Potassium	122.23mg	16%
Total Carbs	1.05g	2%
Sugars	0.4g	10%
Dietary Fiber	0.29g	7%
Protein	7.99g	97%
Vitamin C	1.1mg	11%
Iron	0.4mg	14%
Calcium	12.7mg	8%

* 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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