Grilled Game Hens with Blood Orange and Rosemary
Grilled Game Hens with Blood Orange and Rosemary deliver smoky, bronzed skin and juicy meat perfumed with citrus and piney herbs. A touch of chili-garlic sauce adds gentle heat that balances the tangy blood orange. Perfect for a relaxed weekend cookout when you want something elegant yet rustic.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grilled Game Hens with Blood Orange and Rosemary, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 43 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 28 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 50
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 40
- Digestive
- 41
- Inflammatory
- 61
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the game hens in a large bowl; drizzle the hens with olive oil and blood orange juice. Sprinkle with the chopped rosemary and the rosemary sprigs. Add the Asian chili paste to the hens; season with salt and pepper. Stir the chickens in the seasonings and juice to coat. Use your fingers to loosen the skin over the breasts and spread a little of the marinade under the skin.
- 2
Refrigerate breast-side down for 2 hours to marinate.
- 3
Preheat an outdoor grill (preferably charcoal) to medium heat (one layer of coals). Drain the chickens and discard the marinade.
- 4
Place the chickens breast-side down on the grill and cover with the grill lid with the vents open. Cook until the breast sides are evenly browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Flip the chickens and cook on their backs with the cover on (vents open) until the juices run clear, the hip joints move easily, and the meat is no longer pink inside. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a thigh should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), 30 to 35 more minutes.
- 5
Close the grill lid vents halfway. Flip the chickens back onto their breasts, close the lid, and cook for 2 to 3 more minutes.
- Calories 1104.99 kcal High 55%
- Protein 193.67 g Good Source 387%
- Carbohydrate 24.19 g 9%
- Total Fat 28.51 g High 37%
- Saturated Fat 1.01 g Moderate 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 636.15 mg High 212%
- Sodium 1812.41 mg High 79%
- Dietary Fiber 4.9 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 12.67 g --
- Added Sugars 1.01 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 47.66 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 4.46 mg Good Source 25%
- Potassium 1109.88 mg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin A 72.43 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 26.93 mg Good Source 30%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
About This Recipe
Grilled Game Hens with Blood Orange and Rosemary is made with 6 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Blood Orange Juice, Chili Sauce, Fresh Rosemary, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 1104.99 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grilled Game Hens with Blood Orange and Rosemary made of?
- The main ingredients are Blood Orange Juice, Chili Sauce, Fresh Rosemary, Olive Oil, Salt & Pepper. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Grilled Game Hens with Blood Orange and Rosemary?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1104.99 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grilled Game Hens with Blood Orange and Rosemary easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 6 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Grilled Game Hens with Blood Orange and Rosemary healthy?
- Grilled Game Hens with Blood Orange and Rosemary has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 1104.99 calories and 193.67 g of protein, or 387% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1812.41 mg (79% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.01 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, 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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