Cherry Marinated Cornish Game Hens Recipe

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Cherry Marinated Cornish Game Hens
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Directions:

  1. Drain the syrup from the cherries; reserve cherries.
  2. Place cherry syrup in a plastic ziplock bag with the 2 Cornish hens.
  3. Seal and marinate hens (turn bag occasionally to distribute syrup) overnight in the refrigerator.
  4. Bring hens to room temperature 1 hour before roasting.
  5. Drain and pour syrup into the bottom of a roasting pan and place hens on a roast rack over the pan.Place some cherries in the cavity of the hens, reserve the others for garnish.
  6. Season hens to taste and rub or brush all over with honey.Roast hens 375°F for about 1 hour or done. Carefully remove hens to platter.
  7. Spoon the pan syrup and drippings over the hens and garnish with the reserved cherries.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 144.5 Kcal (605 kJ)
Calories from fat 32.27 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.59g 6%
Cholesterol 108.75mg 36%
Sodium 81.47mg 3%
Potassium 331.94mg 7%
Total Carbs 1.49g 0%
Sugars 1.13g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0.14g 1%
Protein 23.97g 48%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 2%
Iron 1.2mg 7%
Calcium 15mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 114.15 Kcal (478 kJ)
Calories from fat 25.49 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.83g 6%
Cholesterol 85.91mg 36%
Sodium 64.36mg 3%
Potassium 262.23mg 7%
Total Carbs 1.18g 0%
Sugars 0.9g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0.11g 1%
Protein 18.94g 48%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 2%
Iron 0.9mg 7%
Calcium 11.9mg 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

  • 3.2
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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