Cornish Hens With Rum

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Ingredients

  • 2 Cornish hens
  • 2 tablespoons dark rum
  • 1 juice of one lime
  • 1 12 tablespoons honey
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 18 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon coriander seed
  • 12 teaspoon black peppercorns

Instructions

  1. Cut hens in half lengthwise.
  2. Wash hens and pat dry.
  3. Mix together rum, lime juice, honey, garlic, and salt.
  4. Rub mixture all over hens and marinate at least 30 minutes.
  5. Coarsely crush coriander seeds and peppercorns together with a mortar and pestle.
  6. Remove hens from marinade, reserving the marinade.
  7. Press crushed coriander seeds and peppercorns into skin side of hens.
  8. Grill over hot coals for 20 - 25 minutes, turning frequently and basting with reserved marinade.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

277 kcal 14% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.1g 22% DV
Total Fat 9.6g 12% DV
Carbs 46.5g 17% DV
Fiber 11.3g 40% DV
Sugar 21.8g 44% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9855mg 100% DV
Potassium 438.8mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 26.5mg 9% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 8.5mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 7.2mg 8% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 197.8mg 15% DV
Iron 5.3mg 29% DV
Diet fit High-fiber Under 400 cal

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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