With a meat cleaver, poultry shears, or a VERY sharp knife, split open the breast of the Cornish Hen. Carefully remove the breastbone. Cover the hen with waxed paper and pound the flat side of the cleaver or a meat tenderizer to flatten.
Combine the garlic, lemon juice, paprika, and about 1/4 teaspoon salt. Rub over the hen and refrigerate, covered for at least two hours or as long as overnight.
Heat the clarified butter in a heavy cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
Brush the garlic off the hen, then place the hen in the skillet, skin side down. Cover the hen directly with something flat (such as an ovenproof plate) and place a heavy object (such as a brick, a smaller iron skillet, or a pan filled with water) on top so the hen is firmly pressed down.
Cook until the skin is deep golden brown and crispy, about 20 minutes. Turn the bird, re-weight, and cook on the other side for about 15 minutes. Pierce a thigh with a skewer. the hen is ready when the juices run clear.
Serve on a bed of lettuce, garnished with the fresh vegetables, and accompanied with the Sour Plum Sauce on the side.
For the Sour Plum Sauce:.
In a large nonreactive saucepan, combine the prunes and enough cold water to barely cover. bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, until the prunes are soft, 10 to 15 minutes.
Drain the prunes, then pit and put them through a food mill. Return the prunes to the saucepan. Add the cilantro, garlic, coriander seeds, fenugreek, red pepper flakes to taste, 1/4 cup lemon juice, and salt. bring to a boil and heat for 2 to 3 minutes, then remove from heat. Yaste and add more lemon juice, if desired.
Cool the sauce to room temperature and transfer to a sterilized 1 quart jar. Top with the oil. seal. and refrigerate. The sauce should stand for at least 4 to 6 hours before serving. The sauce will keep for up to two months in the refrigerator. This makes about 3 cups.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1489.99 Kcal (6238 kJ)
Calories from fat	743.48 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	82.61g	127%
Cholesterol	835.86mg	279%
Sodium	551.46mg	23%
Potassium	2388.88mg	51%
Total Carbs	13.5g	5%
Sugars	2.48g	10%
Dietary Fiber	2.11g	8%
Protein	160.6g	321%
Vitamin C	46.6mg	78%
Iron	9.3mg	52%
Calcium	161mg	16%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	155.49 Kcal (651 kJ)
Calories from fat	77.59 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.62g	127%
Cholesterol	87.23mg	279%
Sodium	57.55mg	23%
Potassium	249.3mg	51%
Total Carbs	1.41g	5%
Sugars	0.26g	10%
Dietary Fiber	0.22g	8%
Protein	16.76g	321%
Vitamin C	4.9mg	78%
Iron	1mg	52%
Calcium	16.8mg	16%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

36.3

Points
37

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low sodium,
sugar free

Bad Points

High in Sodium,
High in Total Fat

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