Cornish Game Hens With Double Cranberry and Thyme Sauce Recipe

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Cornish Game Hens With Double Cranberry and Thyme Sauce
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F Blend 2 tablespoons butter, sugar, and 2 teaspoons thyme in small bowl.
  2. Sprinkle hen halves with salt and pepper. Spread skin of each with half of butter mixture.
  3. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add hen halves, skin side down. Sear until deep brown, about 4 minutes.
  5. Turn, skin side up, and sear 1 minute. Remove from heat.
  6. Transfer hen halves, skin side up, to small rimmed baking sheet.
  7. Reserve skillet (mixture will be dark). Roast hen halves until cooked through and juices run clear when pierced with fork, about 20 minutes.
  8. Meanwhile, blend remaining 1 tablespoon butter and 1/2 tablespoon flour in small bowl.
  9. Add broth, grape juice, cranberry concentrate, and remaining 1 teaspoon thyme to reserved skillet.
  10. Boil until sauce is reduced to 3/4 cup, whisking often, about 7 minutes.
  11. Whisk in flour mixture and cranberries. Simmer until sauce coats spoon, stirring often, about 2 minutes.
  12. Season with salt and pepper.
  13. Transfer hen halves to plates.
  14. Spoon sauce over and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 800.7 Kcal (3352 kJ)
Calories from fat 264.93 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 29.44g 45%
Cholesterol 382.13mg 127%
Sodium 290.15mg 12%
Potassium 1142.61mg 24%
Total Carbs 53.53g 18%
Sugars 43.79g 175%
Dietary Fiber 1.14g 5%
Protein 76.2g 152%
Vitamin C 44.5mg 74%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 7%
Iron 4.1mg 23%
Calcium 73.3mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 130.35 Kcal (546 kJ)
Calories from fat 43.13 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.79g 45%
Cholesterol 62.21mg 127%
Sodium 47.24mg 12%
Potassium 186.02mg 24%
Total Carbs 8.71g 18%
Sugars 7.13g 175%
Dietary Fiber 0.18g 5%
Protein 12.41g 152%
Vitamin C 7.2mg 74%
Iron 0.7mg 23%
Calcium 11.9mg 7%

* 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

  • 18.2
    Points
  • 20
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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