Baked Cornish Hens

Prep: 720 min Cuisine: American

Juicy Cornish hens baked to perfection with a savory butter glaze and sweet orange marmalade, complemented by tender onions. This dish offers a delightful combination of savory, sweet, and aromatic flavors, making it ideal for family dinners or special gatherings with a hearty, flavorful centerpiece.

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Ingredients

  • 8 Cornish hens
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 3/4 cup butter or margarine
  • 1/4 cup Kitchen Bouquet
  • 1 (8 oz.) jar orange marmalade

Instructions

  1. Clean and dry the hens.
  2. Season the inside and outside of the hens with salt and pepper.
  3. Refrigerate the hens overnight to allow flavors to develop.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

389 kcal 19% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.9g 14% DV
Total Fat 29.5g 38% DV
Carbs 25g 9% DV
Fiber 0.7g 3% DV
Sugar 16.3g 33% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9811.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 104.5mg 2% DV
Cholesterol 101.5mg 34% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 5.8mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 1.8mg 2% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 26.5mg 2% DV
Iron 0.6mg 3% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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