Cajun-Fried Cornish Game Hens Recipe

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Cajun-Fried Cornish Game Hens
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Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp cajun seasoning
  • 4 (1 1/4 lb) cornish hens
  • 1 1/2 gallons peanut oil

Directions:

  1. Combine Cajun seasoning and pepper; rub over inside and outside of hens. Tie legs together with one end of a 30-inch string.
  2. Place flour in a large heavy duty, zip top plastic bag; add hens, 1 at a time, and shake to coat thoroughly.
  3. Pour oil to a depth of 4 inches into a deep pot of a propane cooker; heat to 350°F carefully lower hens into hot oil, using string.
  4. Fry 18-20 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted in thickest part registers 180°F remove hens from oil, and drain on paper towels; remove string before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 12509.09 Kcal (52373 kJ)
Calories from fat 12209.13 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1356.57g 2087%
Cholesterol 412.69mg 138%
Sodium 309.04mg 13%
Potassium 1254.99mg 27%
Total Carbs 23.8g 8%
Sugars 0.03g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.95g 4%
Protein 93.83g 188%
Vitamin C 5.5mg 9%
Iron 4.8mg 27%
Calcium 59.2mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 684.24 Kcal (2865 kJ)
Calories from fat 667.83 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 74.2g 2087%
Cholesterol 22.57mg 138%
Sodium 16.9mg 13%
Potassium 68.65mg 27%
Total Carbs 1.3g 8%
Sugars 0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.05g 4%
Protein 5.13g 188%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 9%
Iron 0.3mg 27%
Calcium 3.2mg 6%

* 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

  • 363
    Points
  • 360
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Total Fat

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