Cornish Hen Recipe

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Cornish Hen
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  1. For Marinade: Combine chopped herbs, 1/2 tablespoons black pepper, 1/2 tablespoon salt and cup of olive oil in a bowl and whisk together.
  2. For Main: Place hens in large bowl and cover with marinade, refrigerate for 45-60 minutes. Remove hens from marinade and season each one liberally with 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Preheat large saute pan over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add 3 tablespoons canola oil to pan. Place 4 hens in pan skin side down and cook for 3 minutes. Turn over and immediately place in preheated 400 oven. Roast until internal temperature of 165 or juices run clear when a knife is inserted in the breast (approx 20 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 299.63 Kcal (1254 kJ)
Calories from fat 194.02 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.56g 33%
Cholesterol 103.17mg 34%
Sodium 537.92mg 22%
Potassium 343.15mg 7%
Total Carbs 2.31g 1%
Sugars 0.32g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1.4g 6%
Protein 23.17g 46%
Vitamin C 2.4mg 4%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Calcium 41.4mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 188.32 Kcal (788 kJ)
Calories from fat 121.94 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.55g 33%
Cholesterol 64.84mg 34%
Sodium 338.09mg 22%
Potassium 215.67mg 7%
Total Carbs 1.45g 1%
Sugars 0.2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.88g 6%
Protein 14.56g 46%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 4%
Iron 0.9mg 8%
Calcium 26mg 4%

* 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

  • 7.5
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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