CORNISH GAME HENS IN VERMOUTH

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A simple yet impressive dish. Low in sodium and calories, this is great for people who are on a restricted diet, yet still want to indulge their gourmet cravings. From Southern Living, February 1986.

Provided by JenSmith

Categories     Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 2 hens, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (1 1/4 lb) Cornish hens
1/4 cup chopped green onion
vegetable oil cooking spray
1/2 cup dry vermouth
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
paprika
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F/230°C Remove giblets from hens, and reserve for other uses. Rinse hens with cold water, pat dry, then split lengthwise butterfly-style with a sharp knife (or an electric knife).
  • Sprinkle green onions in a 12x8x2-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray; place the split hens over onions.
  • Combine vermouth, lemon juice, and soy sauce and pour over the hens.
  • Sprinkle lightly with paprika and pepper.
  • Bake at 450°F/230°C for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°F/180°C, and bake an additional 25 minutes or until done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.4, Fat 9.5, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 258.2, Sodium 344, Carbohydrate 1.5, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.4, Protein 57.2

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