APPLE -GLAZED CORNISH GAME HENS

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A delicious, fragrant broiled (or grilled) cornish hen which derives its glaze from apple jelly, apple cider and five-spice powder. Recipe from Weight Watchers - 7 points per 1/2 hen and 1/2 tbsp. glaze. You can substitute 1 1/2 pounds skinned chicken drumsticks for the Cornish Hens - just increase the cooking time by an additional 5-10 minutes and deduct 2 points per serving.

Provided by DailyInspiration

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 Cornish hens, halved (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1/2 cup apple cider
1/4 cup apple jelly
1 teaspoon five-spice powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne

Steps:

  • Spray the broiler rack with nonstick spray; preheat the broiler. Broil the hens 7 inches from the heat, skinned side down, 15 minutes. Turn the hens and broil until cooked through, 5-10 minutes more.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the glaze: Combine the cider, jelly, five-spice powder, salt and cayenne in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer. Simmer until the mixture is thick and syrupy, about 7 minutes. Set aside and keep warm (mixture should equal about 1/4 cup).
  • Carefully remove the skin from each hen. Brush about half of the glaze over the hens. Broil until bubbly, 1-2 minutes more. Place the hens on a serving platter and drizzle with the remaining glaze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.1, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 108.8, Sodium 164.5, Carbohydrate 14.8, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 10.8, Protein 24

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