Apricot-Glazed Cornish Hens

2 hours

341 calories per serving view nutrition facts

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Ingredients

2	cups	bread	dried, cubes
1/2	cup	celery	sliced
1/4	cup	onion	chopped
1/2	teaspoon	salt
1/4	teaspoon	black pepper
1/4	teaspoon	marjoram
1/2	cup	apricot preserves
1/4	cup	margarine
2	tablespoons	white wine	or chicken broth
4	each	cornish game hens

Apricot glaze
1/2	cup	apricot preserves
1/2	cup	margarine
1/2	teaspoon	marjoram

Directions

Heat oven to 375.

In a medium bowl, stir together all stuffing ingredients EXCEPT preserves, margarine and wine.

In a small saucepan, melt preserves, margarine, and wine or chicken broth.

Stir into stuffing mix.

Stuff hens, and secure opening with a toothpick.

Tuck under wings of hen.

Place hens, breast side up, in a roasting pan.

Bake for 1 hour.

Meanwhile, in a pan, combine all the glaze ingredients, cooking over medium heat till melted, about 2-3 minutes.

Brush hens with half the sauce after about 1 hour of cooking.

Continue to brush sauce on, every 15 - 20 minutes.

Continue baking hens for 40 - 50 minutes, or until hens are fork tender.

Loosely cover with foil if hens are browning too quickly.

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Chicken

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 103g

Amount per Serving

Calories 341 90% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 34.0g	53%
Saturated Fat 6.0g	28%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 766mg	32%
Total Carbohydrate 3.0g	1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g	2%
Sugars 1.0g
Protein 1.0g	1%

Vitamin A	32%		Vitamin C	2%
Calcium	2%		Iron	1%

* 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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