Cranberry-Glazed Cornish Hens Recipe

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Cranberry-Glazed Cornish Hens
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Directions:

  1. In 1-qt. saucepan, combine the gravy, cranberry sauce, mustard and orange peel. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until glaze is smooth.
  2. Cut hens in half lengthwise; rinse and pat dry. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place on rack with drip pan, skin side down; spoon half of the glaze over hens.
  3. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes. Turn hens; bake 25 minutes longer or until a meat thermometer reads 180°, basting occasionally with remaining glaze.
  4. Serve on bed of wild rice and garnish with twists of thinly sliced orange. Yield: 6 servings.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 186.37 Kcal (780 kJ)
Calories from fat 35.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.97g 6%
Cholesterol 104.07mg 35%
Sodium 308.38mg 13%
Potassium 334.23mg 7%
Total Carbs 12.14g 4%
Sugars 8.8g 35%
Dietary Fiber 0.34g 1%
Protein 23.3g 47%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 4%
Iron 1.2mg 7%
Calcium 23.4mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 129.41 Kcal (542 kJ)
Calories from fat 24.83 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.76g 6%
Cholesterol 72.26mg 35%
Sodium 214.12mg 13%
Potassium 232.07mg 7%
Total Carbs 8.43g 4%
Sugars 6.11g 35%
Dietary Fiber 0.24g 1%
Protein 16.18g 47%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 4%
Iron 0.9mg 7%
Calcium 16.3mg 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free

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