Herb Cornish Hens with Cranberry-Orange Sauce

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
25%
Herb Cornish Hens with Cranberry-Orange Sauce
95 min.
8
1026kcal

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Herb Cornish Hens with Cranberry-Orange Sauce, a dish that perfectly balances savory and sweet flavors. This gluten-free and dairy-free recipe is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a stunning centerpiece for any gathering, making it ideal for lunch, dinner, or special occasions.

Imagine the aroma of tender Cornish hens roasting in the oven, infused with fragrant thyme and a hint of ginger. As they cook to perfection, the juices run clear, ensuring a succulent bite every time. The accompanying cranberry-orange sauce adds a vibrant touch, combining the tartness of cranberries with the sweetness of orange marmalade and fresh clementine sections. This sauce is the perfect complement, elevating the dish to new heights.

With a preparation time of just 95 minutes, you can easily impress your guests without spending all day in the kitchen. Each serving is packed with flavor and nutrition, boasting a caloric breakdown that highlights a satisfying balance of protein, fat, and carbohydrates. Whether you're hosting a festive dinner or simply treating yourself to a gourmet meal at home, this recipe is sure to become a favorite. Gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to savor the deliciousness of Herb Cornish Hens with Cranberry-Orange Sauce!

Ingredients

  • lb cornish game hens 
  • teaspoons ginger grated
  • tablespoons orange marmalade sweet
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper 
  • teaspoon salt 
  •  1 tangerine peeled
  • teaspoon thyme leaves dried
  • sprigs thyme leaves 
  • tablespoons roasted garlic plain
  • 16 oz roasted cranberry sauce whole canned

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • roasting pan
  • kitchen thermometer
  • kitchen scissors

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350F. On rack in shallow roasting pan, place hens, breast sides up.
  2. Brush with oil.
  3. Sprinkle inside and out with salt, dried thyme and pepper. Insert meat thermometer so tip is in thickest part of inside thigh and does not touch bone.
  4. Bake uncovered 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes until juice of hens is clear when thickest pieces are cut to bone (at least 165F).
  5. Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, heat cranberry sauce over low heat, stirring constantly, until melted. Stir in marmalade, gingerroot and clementine sections. Cook 1 minute.
  6. To serve, cut each hen in half along backbone and breastbone from tail to neck, using kitchen scissors.
  7. Serve hens with warm sauce.
  8. Garnish with thyme sprigs.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1026kcal
Protein31.15%
Fat56.85%
Carbs12%

Properties

Glycemic Index
26.13
Glycemic Load
0.76
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
27.183043500651%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.06mg
Delphinidin
0.01mg
Pelargonidin
0.01mg
Hesperetin
0.87mg
Naringenin
1.1mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.18mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
1.56mg
Quercetin
1.4mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1025.69kcal
51.28%
Fat:63.74g
98.06%
Saturated Fat:17.66g
110.37%
Carbohydrates:30.26g
10.09%
Net Carbohydrates:29.25g
10.64%
Sugar:23.73g
26.36%
Cholesterol:458.13mg
152.71%
Sodium:575.1mg
25%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:78.58g
157.17%
Vitamin B3:25.87mg
129.35%
Selenium:54.1µg
77.29%
Vitamin B6:1.38mg
69.17%
Phosphorus:643.62mg
64.36%
Vitamin B2:0.79mg
46.66%
Zinc:5.28mg
35.19%
Potassium:1121.49mg
32.04%
Vitamin B5:2.8mg
28.03%
Vitamin B12:1.5µg
24.95%
Vitamin B1:0.35mg
23.39%
Iron:3.92mg
21.75%
Magnesium:85.79mg
21.45%
Copper:0.26mg
12.97%
Vitamin A:611.93IU
12.24%
Vitamin E:1.83mg
12.19%
Vitamin K:11.92µg
11.35%
Vitamin C:7.38mg
8.95%
Manganese:0.17mg
8.51%
Calcium:64.47mg
6.45%
Folate:16.91µg
4.23%
Fiber:1.01g
4.04%