Honey-Roasted Cornish Hen Recipe

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Honey-Roasted Cornish Hen
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Directions:

  1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring well; set aside.
  2. Remove giblets from hen; reserve for another use. Rinse hen under cold water, and pat dry.
  3. Place 4 oregano sprigs and lemon wedge in cavity of hen; close cavity with skewers. Tie ends of legs together with string or cord. Lift wingtips up and over back of hen, tucking wingtips under hen. Place hen, breast side up, on a rack in a roasting pan coated with cooking spray. Brush with oil.
  4. Place hen in a 450° oven. Reduce heat to 350°, and bake 35 minutes. Brush hen with half of honey mixture; bake 10 minutes. Brush with remaining honey mixture, and bake an additional 10 minutes or until hen is done. Transfer hen to a serving plate. If desired, drizzle additional honey on serving plate, and garnish with additional lemon slices and oregano sprigs. To serve, split hen in half lengthwise, using an electric knife. Remove and discard oregano sprigs and lemon wedge inside hen.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 503.76 Kcal (2109 kJ)
Calories from fat 296.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 32.98g 51%
Cholesterol 229.02mg 76%
Sodium 290.64mg 12%
Potassium 581.55mg 12%
Total Carbs 10.92g 4%
Sugars 8.89g 36%
Dietary Fiber 1.22g 5%
Protein 38.82g 78%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 9%
Iron 3.2mg 18%
Calcium 67.3mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 203.57 Kcal (852 kJ)
Calories from fat 119.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.33g 51%
Cholesterol 92.55mg 76%
Sodium 117.45mg 12%
Potassium 235.01mg 12%
Total Carbs 4.41g 4%
Sugars 3.59g 36%
Dietary Fiber 0.49g 5%
Protein 15.69g 78%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 9%
Iron 1.3mg 18%
Calcium 27.2mg 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

  • 12.6
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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