Bacon-Wrapped Cornish Hens with Raspberry Balsamic Glaze Recipe

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Bacon-Wrapped Cornish Hens with Raspberry Balsamic Glaze
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Ingredients:

  • 16 bacon slices (3/4 lb)
  • 4 (1 1/2- to 1 3/4-lb) cornish hens

Directions:

  1. Briskly simmer jam and vinegar in a small saucepan, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until glaze is reduced to about 1/2 cup, about 8 minutes. Cool to room temperature (glaze will thicken slightly as it cools).
  2. Preheat oven to 450°F.
  3. Cook bacon in batches in a large heavy skillet over moderate heat, turning occasionally, until some of fat is rendered but bacon is still translucent and pliable, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
  4. Cut out and discard backbone from each hen with kitchen shears, then halve each hen lengthwise. Pat hens dry and season with salt and pepper, then arrange, cut sides down, in a large roasting pan. Brush hens liberally with glaze, reserving remainder, and wrap 2 slices of bacon around each half hen, tucking ends under. Roast in middle of oven, brushing with pan juices and reserved glaze twice (every 10 minutes), until juices run clear when a thigh is pierced, 30 to 35 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 420.68 Kcal (1761 kJ)
Calories from fat 228.38 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.38g 39%
Cholesterol 127.23mg 42%
Sodium 442.83mg 18%
Potassium 395.59mg 8%
Total Carbs 17.54g 6%
Sugars 8.53g 34%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g 2%
Protein 27.12g 54%
Vitamin C 1mg 2%
Iron 1.2mg 6%
Calcium 19mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 220.3 Kcal (922 kJ)
Calories from fat 119.6 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.29g 39%
Cholesterol 66.63mg 42%
Sodium 231.9mg 18%
Potassium 207.16mg 8%
Total Carbs 9.18g 6%
Sugars 4.47g 34%
Dietary Fiber 0.21g 2%
Protein 14.2g 54%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 2%
Iron 0.6mg 6%
Calcium 10mg 2%

* 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

  • 10.4
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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