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Pan Roasted Cornish Hen with Blue Corn Chorizo Dressing with Cranberry Mango Relish Recipe

Pan Roasted Cornish Hen with Blue Corn Chorizo Dressing with Cranberry Mango Relish Recipe

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Pan Roasted Cornish Hen with Blue Corn Chorizo Dressing with Cranberry Mango Relish

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Nutrition

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 lb chorizo, finely diced
6 garlic cloves, finely diced
1/4 cup finely diced celery
1 medium onion, finely diced
1/4 cup diced carrot
1 poblano, finely diced
1 recipe blue cornbread, crumbled
1 tsp coarsely chopped thyme leaves
1 tsp coarsely chopped sage leaves
1 tbsp coarsely chopped cilantro
1 egg
1/2 cup chicken stock
salt and freshly ground black pepper
cranberry mango relish
1 cup fresh cranberries
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 large mango, peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped
3 tbsp finely diced red onion
1 tbsp minced jalapeno
1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp olive oil
4 cornish game hens
salt and freshly ground pepper
preheat the oven to 450 degrees f.
in a hot roasting pan , melt the butter and oil. season the hens with salt and pepper to taste and sear until browned all over. place, breast side down in the pan and roast for approximately 12 to 14 minutes. check for doneness by seeing if juices run clear when bird is tipped. remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. plate hens alongside of the dressing and serve with the relish.

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium saute pan over medium heat, melt the butter and cook the chorizo, garlic, celery, onion, carrot and poblano for 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer to a mixing bowl and add the cornbread, thyme, sage, cilantro, egg and stock and mix well. Place in 12 by 15-inch baking pan and bake for 25 minutes.
In a hot skillet combine cranberries and brown sugar, cook until berries start to pop. Add all other ingredients, except cilantro, and heat, (add a spoon of water if sauce appears dry). Just before serving, toss in the cilantro.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	883.05 Kcal (3697 kJ)
Calories from fat	531.64 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	59.07g	91%
Cholesterol	294.57mg	98%
Sodium	1167.26mg	49%
Potassium	997.98mg	21%
Total Carbs	31.49g	10%
Sugars	19.43g	78%
Dietary Fiber	2.92g	12%
Protein	53.67g	107%
Vitamin C	31.7mg	53%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	10%
Iron	3.8mg	21%
Calcium	96.5mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	204.05 Kcal (854 kJ)
Calories from fat	122.85 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.65g	91%
Cholesterol	68.07mg	98%
Sodium	269.73mg	49%
Potassium	230.61mg	21%
Total Carbs	7.28g	10%
Sugars	4.49g	78%
Dietary Fiber	0.68g	12%
Protein	12.4g	107%
Vitamin C	7.3mg	53%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	10%
Iron	0.9mg	21%
Calcium	22.3mg	10%

* 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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