Walnut Pesto Broiled Cornish Hens (Food Network Kitchens) Recipe

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Walnut Pesto Broiled Cornish Hens (Food Network Kitchens)
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Directions:

  1. 1. Set the oven rack on the lowest level and preheat the broiler to high. Line the bottom of a broiler pan with foil and brush with oil.
  2. 2. Combine the parsley, walnuts, pecorino, 1/4 cup olive oil, lemon zest, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a food processor. Add 1 tablespoon water and process until smooth and creamy, about 30 seconds. (Makes about 1 cup.)
  3. 3. Pat the chicken dry and carefully loosen the skin to form a pocket under the skin. Lift the skin, and use a spoon or fingers to stuff about 1/4 cup pesto deep into the pockets of each of the halves, cover as much of the meat as possible without breaking the skin. Season each side of the chicken with salt and pepper. Place the chicken skin-side down on the pan and broil until lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Carefully turn to keep the skin intact and cook the other side until crispy and dark brown, about 10 minutes. Garnish with lemon and serve with potatoes.
  4. Total Fat: 51 grams
  5. Saturated Fat: 12 grams
  6. Total Carbohydrates: 3 grams
  7. Protein: 37 grams
  8. Sodium: 724 milligrams
  9. Cholesterol: 185 milligrams
  10. Fiber: 1 gram
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1668.43 Kcal (6985 kJ)
Calories from fat 1137.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 126.39g 194%
Cholesterol 482.94mg 161%
Sodium 1447.6mg 60%
Potassium 1630.86mg 35%
Total Carbs 7.3g 2%
Sugars 0.67g 3%
Dietary Fiber 4.47g 18%
Protein 126.8g 254%
Vitamin C 8.3mg 14%
Iron 6.8mg 38%
Calcium 581.9mg 58%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 250.36 Kcal (1048 kJ)
Calories from fat 170.69 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.97g 194%
Cholesterol 72.47mg 161%
Sodium 217.22mg 60%
Potassium 244.72mg 35%
Total Carbs 1.1g 2%
Sugars 0.1g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0.67g 18%
Protein 19.03g 254%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 14%
Iron 1mg 38%
Calcium 87.3mg 58%

* 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

  • 43.1
    Points
  • 45
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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