Grilled Cornish Hens with Citrus Recipe

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Grilled Cornish Hens with Citrus
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Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 4 orange peel strips (3 inches)
  • 3 lemon peel strips (2 inches)
  • 3 lime peel strips (2 inches)
  • 2 grapefruit peel strips (3 inches)
  • 2/3 cup orange juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 cornish game hens (20 to 24 oz each), split lengthwise
  • 1 medium grapefruit , cut into 1/2-in. slices
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Directions:

  1. In a small skillet, heat oil over low heat. Add the citrus peels, cinnamon and allspice; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes. Discard peels; transfer oil mixture to a small bowl.
  2. In the same skillet, combine juices. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to about 3 tablespoons. Stir into oil mixture; add grenadine.
  3. Brush hens and grapefruit slices with oil mixture; sprinkle hens with salt. Grill hens, covered, over medium heat for 20-25 minutes or until juices run clear, turning occasionally.
  4. Meanwhile, grill grapefruit slices for 2-3 minutes on each side or until heated through. Serve with hens. Yield: 4 servings.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 424.34 Kcal (1777 kJ)
Calories from fat 168.63 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.74g 29%
Cholesterol 154.79mg 52%
Sodium 409.32mg 17%
Potassium 869.34mg 18%
Total Carbs 28.07g 9%
Sugars 6.88g 28%
Dietary Fiber 1.69g 7%
Protein 36.72g 73%
Vitamin C 105.2mg 175%
Iron 2.2mg 12%
Calcium 73mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 91 Kcal (381 kJ)
Calories from fat 36.16 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.02g 29%
Cholesterol 33.19mg 52%
Sodium 87.78mg 17%
Potassium 186.43mg 18%
Total Carbs 6.02g 9%
Sugars 1.47g 28%
Dietary Fiber 0.36g 7%
Protein 7.88g 73%
Vitamin C 22.6mg 175%
Iron 0.5mg 12%
Calcium 15.7mg 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.7
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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