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Cornish Hen - A great tasty dinner
Cornish hens are a great alternative to chicken. Smaller in size than his counterpart, the chicken.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 967 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 4 cornish hen
- 2 lemons thinly sliced lemon
- 2 garlic peeled
- fresh Rosemary
- 1 cup white wine
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375º.
- Clean the Cornish hens and pat dry. Place in an ovenproof baking dish. In the cavity of each Cornish hen generously sprinkle salt and pepper. Add as many garlic cloves as desired, 2 slices of the lemon slices, and fresh rosemary. On the outside brush some of the olive oil on the skin. Sprinkle generously with salt and some pepper.
- Add the chicken broth and the wine to the baking dish. Any remaining sliced of lemon and more garlic cloves if wish around the Cornish hens.
- Place the baking dish in the hot oven and cook for 45 minutes or until no more juices are running from the chicken.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
967kcal
(48%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
78g
(156%)
Fat
63g
(97%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
13g
Monounsaturated Fat
28g
Cholesterol
455mg
(152%)
Sodium
279mg
(12%)
Potassium
1185mg
(34%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
498IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
31mg
(34%)
Calcium
72mg
(7%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 967
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 967kcal | 48% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 78g | 156% |
| Fat | 63g | 97% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13g | 76% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 28g | 140% |
| Cholesterol | 455mg | 152% |
| Sodium | 279mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 1185mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 498IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 31mg | 34% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.