Roasted Cornish Game Hens Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp salt
2 tbsp lemon-pepper seasoning
1 tbsp dried basil
1 tbsp poultry seasoning
2 tbsp olive oil
6 cornish hens, about 1 1/2 lb each, rinsed and dried thoroughly
1 green bell pepper, large dice
2 stalks celery, large dice
1 onion, large dice

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
In a small mixing bowl, stir together salt, lemon pepper, dried basil and poultry seasoning. Rub olive oil all over the hens and season each with the salt mixture. Place the hens on a baking sheet pan with plenty of space between them. You may need to use 2 pans. Loosely stuff the cavities of each hen with some green bell pepper, celery and onion. Roast the hens in the preheated oven for about 1 hour or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 165 degrees F and the juices run clear. Remove the hens from the oven, loosely tent with foil and let rest 10 minutes before carving or serving.
TIPS: Line the baking sheet pan with foil under the wire rack for an easy clean-up. The veggies and herbs stuffed in the cavities of the hens will impart flavor to the meat as it cooks. Be sure not to crowd the hens on the baking sheets or else the skin won't crisp up properly and they will take much longer to cook.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	198.62 Kcal (832 kJ)
Calories from fat	73.71 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.19g	13%
Cholesterol	105.54mg	35%
Sodium	1316.33mg	55%
Potassium	433.11mg	9%
Total Carbs	4.58g	2%
Sugars	2.2g	9%
Dietary Fiber	1.39g	6%
Protein	24.33g	49%
Vitamin C	23.3mg	39%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	16%
Iron	10.1mg	56%
Calcium	44.7mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	100.28 Kcal (420 kJ)
Calories from fat	37.22 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.14g	13%
Cholesterol	53.29mg	35%
Sodium	664.62mg	55%
Potassium	218.68mg	9%
Total Carbs	2.31g	2%
Sugars	1.11g	9%
Dietary Fiber	0.7g	6%
Protein	12.28g	49%
Vitamin C	11.8mg	39%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	16%
Iron	5.1mg	56%
Calcium	22.6mg	4%

* 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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