Orange Glazed Cornish Hens

Prep: 15 min Cook: 45 min Serves: 2 Cuisine: American

Juicy Cornish hens glazed with sweet orange marmalade and honey, stuffed with flavorful cornbread and walnuts, perfect for elegant family dinners or festive occasions.

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Ingredients

  • 2 Cornish hens
  • 1 box cornbread stuffing
  • 1 cup walnut pieces
  • orange marmalade
  • honey

Instructions

  1. Prepare cornbread according to package directions.
  2. Add walnut pieces to the cooked cornbread.
  3. Place each Cornish hen on individual pieces of foil and stuff with the cornbread dressing.
  4. Lightly baste the hens with honey.
  5. Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons of orange marmalade over each hen.
  6. Wrap the hens in foil.
  7. Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

220 kcal 11% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.7g 13% DV
Total Fat 4g 5% DV
Carbs 41.9g 15% DV
Fiber 0.4g 2% DV
Sugar 36g 72% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 150.5mg 7% DV
Potassium 101.5mg 2% DV
Cholesterol 26.5mg 9% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 34.3mcg 4% DV
Vitamin C 1.5mg 2% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 21.8mg 2% DV
Iron 0.6mg 3% DV

* % 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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