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Flattened Cornish Game Hens with Garlic-Citrus Marinade Recipe

Flattened Cornish Game Hens with Garlic-Citrus Marinade Recipe

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Nutrition

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/4 cup olive oil
4 tsp chopped fresh thyme plus additional sprigs for garnish
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tsp grated lemon peel
2 tsp grated lime peel
1 tsp honey
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
2 cornish game hens (1 1/4 to 1 1/2 lb each), halved lengthwise
lemon and lime wedges

Directions:

Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Combine olive oil, 4 teaspoons chopped thyme, garlic, lemon peel, lime peel, honey, salt, and pepper in baking dish. Stir marinade to blend well.
Place hen halves on work surface and cover with plastic wrap. Pound gently with mallet to flatten slightly. Place hen halves in marinade in dish. Using fingers, rub both sides of hens with marinade. Let marinate 20 minutes at room temperature.
Grill hen halves until just cooked through and skin is lightly charred, brushing with remaining marinade, about 12 minutes per side.
Arrange hen halves on plates. Garnish with lemon wedges, lime wedges, and fresh thyme sprigs.
Market tip: Asking the butcher to halve the game hens saves you a step.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	332.34 Kcal (1391 kJ)
Calories from fat	172.23 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.14g	29%
Cholesterol	154.76mg	52%
Sodium	407.02mg	17%
Potassium	480.27mg	10%
Total Carbs	2.98g	1%
Sugars	1.55g	6%
Dietary Fiber	0.41g	2%
Protein	34.27g	69%
Vitamin C	5.7mg	10%
Iron	1.9mg	11%
Calcium	31.4mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	171.88 Kcal (720 kJ)
Calories from fat	89.08 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.9g	29%
Cholesterol	80.04mg	52%
Sodium	210.51mg	17%
Potassium	248.39mg	10%
Total Carbs	1.54g	1%
Sugars	0.8g	6%
Dietary Fiber	0.21g	2%
Protein	17.72g	69%
Vitamin C	2.9mg	10%
Iron	1mg	11%
Calcium	16.3mg	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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