Roast Cornish Game Hen with Spicy Fruit Salsa

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Health score
29%
Roast Cornish Game Hen with Spicy Fruit Salsa
45 min.
2
891kcal

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Looking for a quick and flavorful weeknight meal? This Roast Cornish Game Hen with Spicy Fruit Salsa is ready in just 45 minutes and packs a delightful punch of flavor! This recipe is not only incredibly easy to make but also caters to various dietary needs, being gluten-free, dairy-free, and low FODMAP friendly. It's the perfect main course for a light lunch or a satisfying dinner.

Imagine tender, juicy Cornish game hen, seasoned with aromatic thyme and warm allspice, then roasted to perfection. The real star of the show is the vibrant spicy fruit salsa! By using a bottled salsa and doctoring it up, we save time and effort without sacrificing any of the fresh, zesty flavor. A simple addition of olive oil and allspice to a portion of the salsa creates a delicious marinade that adds depth and complexity to the roasted hen.

The combination of savory roasted hen and the sweet and spicy salsa is a culinary match made in heaven. This recipe is a fantastic way to elevate your weeknight dinner routine without spending hours in the kitchen. Get ready to impress yourself (and anyone else you're sharing with) with this delicious and easy-to-prepare dish!

Ingredients

  • 1.8 pound cornish game hen split
  • 1.5 tablespoons thyme leaves fresh chopped
  • 0.8 teaspoon ground allspice 
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper sauce hot
  • 0.8 cup bottled fruit salsa 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
  2. Mix first 3 ingredients in medium bowl.
  3. Transfer 3 tablespoons salsa mixture to small bowl and stir in oil and allspice.
  4. Place hen halves on rack set on baking sheet.
  5. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; brush with oil mixture. Roast until juices run clear when thigh is pierced, about 25 minutes.
  6. Transfer hen halves to plates. Spoon remaining salsa mixture on top.

Nutrition Facts

Calories891kcal
Protein31.74%
Fat64.43%
Carbs3.83%

Properties

Glycemic Index
30
Glycemic Load
0.3
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
28.583043720411%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.14mg
Luteolin
2.38mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:891.33kcal
44.57%
Fat:62.99g
96.9%
Saturated Fat:16.47g
102.94%
Carbohydrates:8.41g
2.8%
Net Carbohydrates:5.76g
2.09%
Sugar:3.73g
4.14%
Cholesterol:400.86mg
133.62%
Sodium:909.33mg
39.54%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:69.81g
139.63%
Vitamin B3:23.74mg
118.68%
Selenium:47.73µg
68.19%
Vitamin B6:1.36mg
68.19%
Phosphorus:593.37mg
59.34%
Vitamin B2:0.73mg
43.06%
Potassium:1229.53mg
35.13%
Zinc:4.86mg
32.42%
Vitamin B5:2.64mg
26.37%
Iron:4.52mg
25.1%
Magnesium:95.53mg
23.88%
Vitamin A:1151.74IU
23.03%
Vitamin E:3.31mg
22.07%
Vitamin B12:1.31µg
21.83%
Vitamin B1:0.33mg
21.83%
Vitamin K:17.86µg
17.01%
Vitamin C:13.28mg
16.1%
Copper:0.29mg
14.57%
Manganese:0.29mg
14.32%
Fiber:2.65g
10.62%
Calcium:97.33mg
9.73%
Folate:18.5µg
4.62%
Source:Epicurious