Broiled Cornish Game Hens

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Ingredients

  • 3 Cornish hens (1 1/2 - 1 3/4 lb each)
  • 3 teaspoons lemon pepper
  • 6 tablespoons butter or 6 tablespoons margarine
  • 6 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh is best)
  • 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple slices (juice also)
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • rice, for 6 people
  • 3 tablespoons parsley

Instructions

  1. PREHEAT 450°F BROILER!
  2. Remove any giblets and rinse cavity and hen well and pat dry.
  3. Split hens in half vertically.
  4. Sprinkle both sides of each half hen with lemon pepper.
  5. Place skin side down in foil covered broiler pan.
  6. Place 1 T butter on each cavity half; pour 1 T lemon juice over each half.
  7. Broil 7 inches away from heat.
  8. Broil 5 minutes then baste.
  9. Broil 15 minutes longer.
  10. Turn hen over; baste and broil 15 minutes, basting 1 to 2 times.
  11. Place pineapple around hens and sprinkle with sugar. (Be sure to put in the juice). Broil 5 minutes.
  12. Mix parsley with rice.
  13. Serve hens over the rice with pineapple slices and drippings for gravy.
  14. Serve with lemon wedges or slices for garnish as well as for more lemon flavor on hens.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

561 kcal 28% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 21.8g 44% DV
Total Fat 27.8g 36% DV
Carbs 61.2g 22% DV
Fiber 8.7g 31% DV
Sugar 24.8g 50% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 639mg 28% DV
Potassium 1762.5mg 38% DV
Cholesterol 113.5mg 38% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 6mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 39.2mg 44% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 78mg 6% DV
Iron 14.7mg 81% DV

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

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