Valentine's Day Menu: Honey Glazed Cornish Hens Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 Cornish game hens (20 ounces each), split lengthwise
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/3 cup apricot spreadable fruit
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 427g | |
| Calories 827 | |
| Calories from Fat 519 | 63% |
| Total Fat 57.51g | 72% |
| Saturated Fat 15.95g | 64% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 414mg | 138% |
| Sodium 832mg | 35% |
| Potassium 1002mg | 29% |
| Total Carbs 1.78g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugars 1.3g | 1% |
| Protein 70.44g | 113% |
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