Grilled Cornish Hens with Fresh Herbs Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 Cornish game hens or poussin (little chickens)
- 2 tbs snipped fresh chives
- 2 tbs finely chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tbs finely chopped fresh thyme
- 2 tbs finely chopped fresh tarragon
- 2 tbs finely chopped fresh oregano
- 2 tbs finely chopped fresh basil
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 3 tbs lemon juice
- 3 tbs olive oil
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 537g | |
| Calories 1237 | |
| Calories from Fat 887 | 72% |
| Total Fat 99.26g | 124% |
| Saturated Fat 21.87g | 87% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 414mg | 138% |
| Sodium 1425mg | 59% |
| Potassium 1372mg | 39% |
| Total Carbs 13.62g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.1g | 17% |
| Sugars 1.7g | 1% |
| Protein 72.96g | 117% |
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