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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 378 g
(Approx. 4 Servings)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 880 Calories From Fat 450
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 50 g 77%
Saturated Fat 13 g 65%
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Cholesterol 335 mg 112%
Sodium 1500 mg 63%
Total Carbohydrate 43 g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1 g 4%
Sugars 40 g
Protein 58 g
Vitamin A 10% • Iron 15%
Vitamin C 60% • Calcium 4%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
 
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Grilled Cornish Hens with Orange Jalapeño Glaze
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Prep Time
1 h 15 m
Cook Time
25 minutes
Total Time
1 h 40 m
Serves
4  People

Ingredients

Recipe makes 4 Servings

4 Cornish hens, thawed
11 1/2 Oz H-E-B Jalapeño Balsamic Pepper Toppers
1 medium orange, juiced and finely zested
1/4 Tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tsp kosher salt
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Instructions

1
Remove any contents from center cavity of Cornish hens then rinse. Pat dry with paper towels.
2
Place a hen breast side down on a cutting board. Using heavy duty kitchen scissors, cut upwards along each side of the backbone. Remove backbone completely.
3
Turn hen over (cut side down) and press firmly to flatten. Set aside and repeat process with remaining hens.
4
Allow hens to sit at room temperature for 45 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, melt Jalapeño Balsamic Pepper Toppers with orange juice, zest, and cilantro. Set aside.
6
Pre-heat grill to medium-high. While grill is heating, rub hens with oil and salt.
7
Place hens cut side down (breast side up) on hot grill. Cook 8 to 10 minutes, depending on temperature of grill. Flip hens and grill another 8 to 10 minutes.
8
Reduce heat to medium or move hens to indirect heat side of grill. Turn hens breast side up, brush with glaze and cook 4 to 5 minutes more to caramelize glaze.
9
Remove from grill, cover loosely with foil, and rest 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Drizzle with more glaze and fresh cilantro if desired.
10
Chef's note: This preparation of flattening the bird is called "Spatchcocking" and can be done with any bird to make it cook more evenly and quickly. Perfect for the grill!
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