Star Anise and Tangerine-Roasted Cornish Hens Recipe

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Star Anise and Tangerine-Roasted Cornish Hens
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  1. Preheat oven to 375°.
  2. Combine first 4 ingredients in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in 1/2 cup broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until reduced to 1/4 cup (about 7 minutes). Strain broth mixture through a sieve into a bowl; discard solids. Stir in salt and pepper.
  3. Separate onion slices, and place them in an even layer in the bottom of a shallow roasting pan.
  4. Remove and discard giblets and necks from hens. Remove skin; trim excess fat. Working with 1 hen at a time, tie ends of legs together with cord. Lift wing tips up and over back; tuck under hen. Set hens, breast side up, on top of onion slices; brush tops and sides of hens with broth mixture. Bake at 375° for 30 minutes. Add remaining 1/2 cup broth to pan. Bake an additional 10 minutes or until thermometer registers 165°. Remove from oven, and transfer hens to a cutting board or work surface. Keep warm.
  5. Place a zip-top plastic bag inside a 2-cup glass measure. Strain broth mixture through a sieve into zip-top bag; discard solids. Let reserved drippings stand 10 minutes (fat will rise to the top). Seal bag; carefully snip off 1 bottom corner of bag. Drain drippings into a small saucepan, stopping before fat layer reaches opening; discard fat. Bring drippings to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook until reduced to 3 tablespoons (about 5 minutes).
  6. Split hens in half lengthwise. Place one hen half on each of 4 plates; drizzle each serving with 2 teaspoons drippings.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 314.33 Kcal (1316 kJ)
Calories from fat 61.3 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.81g 10%
Cholesterol 206.34mg 69%
Sodium 565.37mg 24%
Potassium 828.33mg 18%
Total Carbs 6.39g 2%
Sugars 5.38g 22%
Dietary Fiber 0.41g 2%
Protein 51.9g 104%
Vitamin C 15.2mg 25%
Iron 3.5mg 20%
Calcium 82.9mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 92.43 Kcal (387 kJ)
Calories from fat 18.02 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 60.67mg 69%
Sodium 166.25mg 24%
Potassium 243.57mg 18%
Total Carbs 1.88g 2%
Sugars 1.58g 22%
Dietary Fiber 0.12g 2%
Protein 15.26g 104%
Vitamin C 4.5mg 25%
Iron 1mg 20%
Calcium 24.4mg 8%

* 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

  • 6.8
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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