Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 10 of 12 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Chicken | 100g cooked | 165 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Watercress | 1 cup (34g) | 4 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Peppermint | not in our table | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 4 (1¼ pound) Cornish hens
- 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1½ tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons water
- chopped fresh mint
- watercress (optional)
Directions
Remove the giblets from hens, reserve for another use.
Rinse hens with cold water, and pat dry.
Grate enough lemon zest to equal 1 teaspoon, cut remaining rind into thin strips, and set aside.
Combine lemon rind, butter, 2 teaspoons chopped mint, salt and pepper.
Rub mixture over hens.
Place hens breast side up in a shallow baking pan.
Bake at 375°F for 1 hour and 10 minutes, basting hens every 15 minutes with pan drippings.
Saute reserved lemon rind strips, onion and garlic in oil 5 minutes.
Combine broth, lemon juice, cornstarch, and water in a small saucepan; stir well.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sauce is thickened.
Stir in sauteed mixture and serve sauce over hens.
Sprinkle with chopped fresh mint and garnish with watercress, if desired.
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Category:Cornish hen Recipes
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