Deep-Fried Cornish Game Hens Recipe

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Deep-Fried Cornish Game Hens
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Directions:

  1. Don't fill your stockpot more than half full with shortening/oil, to allow for the inevitable boiling up when the hens are added.
  2. Also, be sure the hens are at room temperature so the fat temperature doesn't drop dramatically from the shock of an ice-cold bird.
  3. Rinse the hens and pat completely dry, inside and out, with paper towels. Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour.
  4. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. Place a large wire cake rack over a jelly roll pan/cookie sheet.
  5. In a stockpot, melt vegetable shortening over high heat to a depth of 2 to 3 inches and heat it to 375 degrees F.
  6. Carefully put 1 Cornish hen in the hot shortening. Deep fry, turning occasionally, until golden brown.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 263.54 Kcal (1103 kJ)
Calories from fat 61.22 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.8g 10%
Cholesterol 206.34mg 69%
Sodium 154.23mg 6%
Potassium 612.37mg 13%
Total Carbs 0.16g 0%
Sugars 0.05g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.05g 0%
Protein 45.37g 91%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 5%
Iron 2.3mg 13%
Calcium 27.7mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 115.33 Kcal (483 kJ)
Calories from fat 26.79 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.98g 10%
Cholesterol 90.3mg 69%
Sodium 67.49mg 6%
Potassium 268mg 13%
Total Carbs 0.07g 0%
Sugars 0.02g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.02g 0%
Protein 19.85g 91%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 5%
Iron 1mg 13%
Calcium 12.1mg 3%

* 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

  • 5.8
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • sugar free

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