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Apple Glazed Cornish Game Hens Recipe

Indulge in these succulent Apple Glazed Cornish Game Hens! A Weight Watchers-friendly recipe (7 points per ½ hen & ½ tbsp glaze), this dish boasts a mouthwatering glaze made with apple jelly, apple cider, and fragrant five-spice powder. Perfectly broiled (or grilled) to juicy perfection, these hens are a delightful and healthy meal. Easily substitute with 1 ½ lbs of skinned chicken drumsticks (add 5-10 minutes to cooking time and deduct 2 points per serving). Prepare for a burst of flavor in under an hour!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 195.1 kcal
Protein 47g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Apple Glazed Cornish Game Hens

  • 2 Cornish hens (about 1 1/4 lbs each)
  • 1/2 cup apple cider
  • 1/2 cup apple jelly
  • 1 tablespoon five-spice powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • nonstick cooking spray

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How to Make Apple Glazed Cornish Game Hens

  1. Preheat your broiler.
  2. Spray a broiler pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  3. Place Cornish hens (or chicken drumsticks) skin-side down on the prepared pan, 7 inches from the broiler element.
  4. Broil for 15 minutes.
  5. Flip the hens and broil for another 5-10 minutes (10-15 for drumsticks), or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  6. While the hens are broiling, prepare the glaze: In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup apple cider, 1/2 cup apple jelly, 1 tablespoon five-spice powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of cayenne pepper.
  7. Bring the glaze mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
  8. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 7 minutes, or until the glaze thickens to a syrupy consistency.
  9. Remove the hens from the broiler and carefully remove the skin from each hen (if using Cornish hens).
  10. Brush half of the warm glaze over the hens.
  11. Return the hens to the broiler for 1-2 minutes, or until the glaze is bubbly and slightly caramelized.
  12. Transfer the hens to a serving platter and drizzle with the remaining glaze. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

43g

Fat

5g

Carbs

4g

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