Apple-Glazed Cornish Hens Recipe

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Apple-Glazed Cornish Hens
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Ingredients
6
Count
Nutrition
216
Calories
Total time
70
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Remove giblets from hens and discard.
  2. Rinse hens under cold water and pat dry.
  3. Using a long, sharp knife, split the hens lengthwise.
  4. You may also buy precut hens.
  5. Place the hens, cavity side up, in a roasting pan.
  6. Dilute 1/4 cup of the apple juice concentrate with the water.
  7. Pour juice over the hens.
  8. Bake uncovered at 350F for 45 minutes.
  9. Turn breast side up.
  10. In a small pan over medium heat, combine the remaining apple juice concentrate, cornstarch and cinnamon; mix well.
  11. Add 2 lemon slices and continue cooking until thickened.
  12. Remove from heat and brush hens with the sauce.
  13. Return the hens to the oven and continue to bake for an additional 15 minutes.
  14. Transfer the hens to a serving platter and garnish with remaining lemon slices.
  15. Per serving: calories 447, fat 20.2g, 48% calories from fat, cholesterol 210mg, protein 30.3g, carbohydrates 19.2g, fiber 0.4g, sodium 111mg.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 215.93 Kcal (904 kJ)
Calories from fat 32.29 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.59g 6%
Cholesterol 108.75mg 36%
Sodium 92.27mg 4%
Potassium 523.4mg 11%
Total Carbs 19.26g 6%
Sugars 16.81g 67%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g 2%
Protein 24.41g 49%
Vitamin C 42.9mg 71%
Iron 1.7mg 10%
Calcium 28.6mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 122.58 Kcal (513 kJ)
Calories from fat 18.33 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.04g 6%
Cholesterol 61.73mg 36%
Sodium 52.38mg 4%
Potassium 297.13mg 11%
Total Carbs 10.93g 6%
Sugars 9.54g 67%
Dietary Fiber 0.23g 2%
Protein 13.86g 49%
Vitamin C 24.4mg 71%
Iron 1mg 10%
Calcium 16.2mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.5
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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