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Grilled Cornish Hens with Apricot-Mustard Glaze Recipe | MyRecipes

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This Grilled Cornish Hens with Apricot-Mustard Glaze Recipe | MyRecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Serve with grilled fennel bulb quarters and couscous. Preserves are chunkier than jelly and thus adhere better to the Cornish hen. Peach preserves are also a tasty option.
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Ingredients

Servings 2

Instructions

  1. Combine preserves, mustard, parsley, mint, and vinegar, stirring with a whisk. Sprinkle hens with salt and pepper. Place 1/4 cup apricot mixture in a large zip-top plastic bag. Add hens; seal and marinate in refrigerator 1 hour, turning bag occasionally.

  2. Prepare grill to medium-high heat.

  3. Remove hens from bag; discard marinade. Place hens on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 12 minutes or until thermometer registers 180 °, turning hens occasionally and basting frequently with apricot mixture.

Why this Grilled Cornish Hens with Apricot-Mustard Glaze Recipe | MyRecipes works for PCOS

Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Grilled Cornish Hens with Apricot-Mustard Glaze Recipe | MyRecipes that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.

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Yes, this Grilled Cornish Hens with Apricot-Mustard Glaze Recipe | MyRecipes recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 2 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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