Roasted Cornish Hens with Cherry-Port Glaze

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
16%
Roasted Cornish Hens with Cherry-Port Glaze
80 min.
4
852kcal

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Welcome to a culinary adventure that will elevate your dining experience: Roasted Cornish Hens with Cherry-Port Glaze! This exquisite dish, perfect for lunch or dinner, combines the succulent flavors of tender Cornish hens with a luxurious cherry-port sauce, making it an ideal choice for special occasions or elegant weeknight meals.

What sets this recipe apart is not only its mouthwatering taste but also its suitability for various dietary preferences. Being both gluten-free and dairy-free, it's a delightful option for guests with specific dietary needs or for those simply looking to enjoy a wholesome meal without compromising on flavor.

The process of roasting Cornish hens might sound intimidating, but it is surprisingly straightforward. The birds are marinated in a sweet and tangy glaze made from cherry preserves, port, and freshly grated ginger, creating a tantalizing depth of flavor that will impress your family and friends. With a total prep and cook time of just 80 minutes, you can create a gourmet-level dish effortlessly.

Join us as we enhance the humble roasted bird into a stunning centerpiece bursting with rich flavors. Serve these delectable hens with your favorite side dishes, and watch your guests rave about this spectacular main course. It's time to roll up your sleeves and bring this delightful dish to your table!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon balsamic vinegar 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • 0.5 cup cherry preserves 
  • pound cornish game hens 
  • tablespoon ginger fresh grated
  • 0.5 cup port 
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt divided

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • kitchen thermometer
  • kitchen twine

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 40
  2. Place a wire rack on a baking sheet; coat rack with cooking spray.
  3. Combine preserves, port, ginger, vinegar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook 9 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
  4. Remove and discard giblets and necks from hens. Rinse hens with cold water; pat dry.
  5. Remove skin; trim excess fat. Working with 1 hen at a time, tie ends of legs together with twine. Lift wing tips up and over back; tuck under hen.
  6. Sprinkle evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Set on wire rack on baking sheet.
  7. Bake at 400 for 15 minutes.
  8. Brush hens with cherry mixture; bake 40 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in the meaty part of thigh registers 165, brushing with cherry mixture every 10 minutes.
  9. Remove from oven.
  10. Let stand 5 minutes.
  11. Remove twine; split hens in half lengthwise.

Nutrition Facts

Calories852kcal
Protein29.24%
Fat53.57%
Carbs17.19%

Properties

Glycemic Index
38
Glycemic Load
16.25
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
21.371739045433%

Flavonoids

Petunidin
1.99mg
Delphinidin
1.17mg
Malvidin
28.45mg
Peonidin
1.18mg
Catechin
2.96mg
Epicatechin
2.27mg
Quercetin
0.58mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:851.77kcal
42.59%
Fat:47.74g
73.45%
Saturated Fat:13.24g
82.77%
Carbohydrates:34.46g
11.49%
Net Carbohydrates:33.93g
12.34%
Sugar:23.58g
26.19%
Cholesterol:343.6mg
114.53%
Sodium:661.02mg
28.74%
Alcohol:4.59g
100%
Alcohol %:1.39%
100%
Protein:58.63g
117.25%
Vitamin B3:19.4mg
97%
Selenium:41.16µg
58.8%
Vitamin B6:1.02mg
50.76%
Phosphorus:488.6mg
48.86%
Vitamin B2:0.62mg
36.29%
Zinc:3.97mg
26.47%
Potassium:876.68mg
25.05%
Vitamin B5:2.1mg
20.95%
Vitamin B12:1.12µg
18.71%
Vitamin B1:0.26mg
17.41%
Magnesium:67.09mg
16.77%
Iron:2.99mg
16.61%
Copper:0.23mg
11.48%
Vitamin K:8.37µg
7.97%
Vitamin A:368.09IU
7.36%
Vitamin E:1.01mg
6.73%
Vitamin C:5.53mg
6.7%
Manganese:0.13mg
6.67%
Calcium:50.51mg
5.05%
Folate:15.09µg
3.77%
Fiber:0.53g
2.14%
Source:My Recipes