Grilled Spice-Rubbed Cornish Hens Recipe

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Grilled Spice-Rubbed Cornish Hens
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Directions:

  1. Combine first 5 ingredients, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and garlic in a bowl.
  2. Remove giblets and necks from hens. Rinse hens in cold water; pat dry. Split hens into halves; trim excess fat. Loosen skin from breasts and drumsticks by inserting fingers and gently pushing between skin and meat. Rub equal parts of spice mixture under loosened skin. Sprinkle hens with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper.
  3. Prepare grill.
  4. Place chicken on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 10 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Remove and discard skin.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 270.64 Kcal (1133 kJ)
Calories from fat 62.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.93g 11%
Cholesterol 206.34mg 69%
Sodium 446.59mg 19%
Potassium 643.92mg 14%
Total Carbs 1.44g 0%
Sugars 0.07g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.51g 2%
Protein 45.58g 91%
Vitamin C 3.7mg 6%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 17.3mg 96%
Calcium 41.6mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 116.15 Kcal (486 kJ)
Calories from fat 26.78 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.98g 11%
Cholesterol 88.56mg 69%
Sodium 191.67mg 19%
Potassium 276.36mg 14%
Total Carbs 0.62g 0%
Sugars 0.03g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.22g 2%
Protein 19.56g 91%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 6%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 7.4mg 96%
Calcium 17.8mg 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.9
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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