Butterfly Cornish Game Hens Recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 x Cornish game hens, about 1 1/3 pounds each
- 4 x shallots sliced
- 2 x garlic cloves, sliced
- 1 Tbsp. grnd coriander
- 3 x to 7 fresh warm red chilies, seeded, sliced
- 1/2 piece fresh ginger, sliced
- 1/4 tsp grnd turmeric
- 1 x salt to taste
- 2 Tbsp. lime juice
- 2 c. coconut lowfat milk
- 2 stalk lemon grass or possibly 1 slice lemon
Directions
- Split open the game hens from the breast side and flatten them out into a butterfly shape. Throw away loose skin and fat. Broil the hens for 3 min on each side. Process the shallots, garlic, coriander, chili, ginger, turmeric, salt, lime juice and 1/2 c. of the coconut lowfat milk to a smooth sauce. Marinate the hens in the sauce for 15 min. Put the hens in a large skillet and cook over moderate heat for 10 min uncovered. Then add in the remaining coconut lowfat milk and the lemon grass. Bring to a boil and cook for 30 min, basting occasionally, till the hens are tender and almost all the liquid has evaporated. Serve hot.
- Serves 4.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 133g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 287 | |
| Calories from Fat 190 | 66% |
| Total Fat 21.58g | 27% |
| Saturated Fat 10.18g | 41% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 104mg | 35% |
| Sodium 68mg | 3% |
| Potassium 350mg | 10% |
| Total Carbs 5.06g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.5g | 8% |
| Sugars 1.45g | 1% |
| Protein 18.55g | 30% |
