Apricot Glazed Cornish Hens
Apricot Glazed Cornish Hens roast to a glossy finish with a sweet onion-forward glaze that caramelizes over crisp skin. The preserves, French dressing, and onion soup mix meld into a tangy-sweet sauce that keeps the meat juicy and flavorful. Ideal for a cozy dinner or festive gathering, especially alongside wild rice or roasted vegetables.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Apricot Glazed Cornish Hens, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 25 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Food
- 3 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 33
- Heart Health
- 48
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a large baking dish or roasting pan. Arrange the Cornish hens in the prepared pan.
- 2
In a bowl, stir together the preserves, soup mix, and dressing until well combined. Pour the mixture evenly over the hens to fully coat each one.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes; baste with the sauce. Continue baking until browned on top and the juices run clear, 15 to 25 minutes more. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
- 4
Serve topped with the remaining sauce from the pan.
- Calories 2144.38 kcal High 107%
- Protein 379.08 g Good Source 758%
- Carbohydrate 47.69 g 17%
- Total Fat 51.11 g High 66%
- Saturated Fat 1.22 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 1271.76 mg High 424%
- Sodium 3904.3 mg High 170%
- Dietary Fiber 1.96 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 32.28 g --
- Added Sugars 0.73 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 6.85 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.24 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Apricot Glazed Cornish Hens is made with 4 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Apricot Preserves, French Dressing, Onion Soup Mix, and Whole Chicken. Each serving provides about 2144.38 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Apricot Glazed Cornish Hens made of?
- The main ingredients are Apricot Preserves, French Dressing, Onion Soup Mix, Whole Chicken. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Apricot Glazed Cornish Hens?
- About 50 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 2144.38 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Apricot Glazed Cornish Hens easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Apricot Glazed Cornish Hens healthy?
- Apricot Glazed Cornish Hens has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 2144.38 calories and 379.08 g of protein, or 758% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 3904.3 mg (170% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.22 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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