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Cornish Game Hen with Double-Cranberry and Thyme Sauce⏱ 45 min total
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Cornish Game Hen with Double-Cranberry and Thyme Sauce

Per 1 serving · 366 g · 9 ingredients

Calories
504
25%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    25g
    20% of calories
  • Carbs
    53g
    42% of calories
  • Fat
    22g
    38% of calories
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At a glance

One serving of Cornish Game Hen with Double-Cranberry and Thyme Sauce (366 g) has 504 calories, with 25 g of protein, 53 g of carbohydrates and 22 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (42% of calories). It is high in protein (51% DV), Vitamin A (20% DV) and Vitamin C (28% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 60% and 52% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
138cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
5g
Net carbs
52g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
1.3g
44 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein51%
  • Vitamin A20%
  • Vitamin C28%
  • Riboflavin (B2)22%
  • Niacin54%
  • Vitamin B642%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Thiamine12%
  • Potassium10%
  • Zinc16%
  • Manganese14%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Saturated fat60%
  • Cholesterol52%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 35 min
  1. 1

    Cut Cornish game hen in half, remove backbone, rinse and pat dry. Finely chop thyme. Thaw frozen cranberry juice cocktail.

  2. 2

    Preheat oven to 450F. Blend 2 tablespoons butter, sugar, and 2 teaspoons thyme in small bowl. Sprinkle hen halves with salt and pepper. Spread skin of each with half of butter mixture. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add hen halves, skin side down. Sear until deep brown, about 4 minutes. Turn, skin side up, and sear 1 minute. Remove from heat. Transfer hen halves, skin side up, to small rimmed baking sheet. Reserve skillet (mixture will be dark). Roast hen halves until cooked through and juices run clear when pierced with fork, about 20 minutes.

  3. 3

    Meanwhile, blend remaining 1 tablespoon butter and 1/2 tablespoon flour in small bowl. Add broth, grape juice, cranberry concentrate, and remaining 1 teaspoon thyme to reserved skillet. Boil until sauce is reduced to 3/4 cup, whisking often, about 7 minutes. Whisk in flour mixture and cranberries. Simmer until sauce coats spoon, stirring often, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer hen halves to plates. Spoon sauce over and serve.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (366 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A176 μg
20%
Vitamin C25 mg
28%
Vitamin D0.3 μg
2%
Vitamin E1 mg
6%
Vitamin K5 μg
4%
Thiamine0.1 mg
12%
Riboflavin (B2)0.3 mg
22%
Niacin9 mg
54%
Vitamin B61 mg
42%
Folate (B9)5 μg
1%
Vitamin B121 μg
21%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
22%
Choline8 mg
1%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium46 mg
5%
Iron2 mg
20%
Potassium455 mg
10%
Magnesium39 mg
9%
Phosphorus217 mg
31%
Zinc2 mg
16%
Copper0.1 mg
8%
Manganese0.3 mg
14%
Selenium20 μg
37%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.1 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid2 g—
Beta carotene72 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.3 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride88 μg—
Fructose5 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose4 g—
Glutamic acid4 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine2 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine2 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine1 g—
Monounsaturated fats6 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats2 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol169 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose4 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30.1 g—
Total omega 60.5 g—
Tryptophan0.3 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30.3 μg—

Burning 504 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 96min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 61min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 42min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 71min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Cornish Game Hen with Double-Cranberry and Thyme Sauce?

One serving of Cornish Game Hen with Double-Cranberry and Thyme Sauce (1 serving) has 504 calories, which works out to 138 calories per 100 g. That is about 25% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Cornish Game Hen with Double-Cranberry and Thyme Sauce high in protein?

It provides a solid 25 g of protein per serving (51% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 20% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Cornish Game Hen with Double-Cranberry and Thyme Sauce keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 52 g of net carbs and 42% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Cornish Game Hen with Double-Cranberry and Thyme Sauce?

425 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Cornish Game Hen with Double-Cranberry and Thyme Sauce?

44 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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