Grilled Cornish Hens with Rice and Sicilian Butter Recipe

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Grilled Cornish Hens with Rice and Sicilian Butter
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Directions:

  1. Light the grill. In a food processor, puree the butter and olives with the anchovy paste, orange zest, orange juice, garlic, and pepper. With a rubber spatula, scrape the butter into a small bowl and refrigerate.
  2. Rub the hens with oil and cook over moderate heat for 12 minutes. Turn and cook until just done, about 12 minutes longer.
  3. Remove the hens from the grill and serve with the rice. Top each serving with 2 tablespoons of the flavored butter, letting the butter melt over both the hen and the rice.
  4. Menu Suggestions: You might grill some eggplant slices and drizzle them with balsamic vinegar to go with these hens. Sautéed broccoli rabe with garlic and a sprinkling of Parmesan would also match the Italian mood.
  5. Wine Recommendation: The saltiness of olives and anchovies can make the wrong wine appear coarse and too alcoholic. A rosé is the perfect choice. If you can find one from Sicily, buy it. If not, pick a bottle from Navarre in Spain or from the south of France.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 483.66 Kcal (2025 kJ)
Calories from fat 349 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 38.78g 60%
Cholesterol 208.61mg 70%
Sodium 1217mg 51%
Potassium 412.51mg 9%
Total Carbs 2.05g 1%
Sugars 0.42g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.87g 3%
Protein 30.49g 61%
Vitamin C 5.2mg 9%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 9%
Iron 1.9mg 11%
Calcium 65.1mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 236.36 Kcal (990 kJ)
Calories from fat 170.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.95g 60%
Cholesterol 101.95mg 70%
Sodium 594.73mg 51%
Potassium 201.59mg 9%
Total Carbs 1g 1%
Sugars 0.2g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.42g 3%
Protein 14.9g 61%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 9%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 9%
Iron 0.9mg 11%
Calcium 31.8mg 7%

* 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

  • 12.7
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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