BROILED CORNISH HENS WITH LEMON AND BALSAMIC VINEGAR
Steps:
- Preheat the broiler and put the rack about 4 inches from the heat source, a little lower for a chicken, which will take longer to cook. Use a sharp, sturdy knife to split the hens through their backbones; it will cut through without too much effort. Flatten the hens in a broiling or roasting pan, skin side down, and liberally sprinkle the exposed surfaces with salt and pepper. Slice one of the lemons as thinly as you can and lay the slices on the birds.
- Broil for about 10 minutes, or until the lemon is browned and the birds appear cooked on this side; rotate the pan in the oven if necessary. Turn the birds, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and return to the broiler. Cook for another 10 minutes, or until the skin of the birds is nicely browned. Meanwhile, slice the remaining lemon as you did the first.
- Lay the lemon slices on the birds' skin side and return to the broiler; broil for another 5 minutes, by which time the lemons will be slightly browned and the meat cooked through; if it isn't, cook for an additional couple of minutes. Drizzle with the balsamic vinegar, garnish if you like, and serve.
- Variation
- In step 3, spread 1 teaspoon finely minced garlic combined with 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary (or 1 teaspoon dried) on the birds' skin after it browns but before covering with the lemon slices.
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Asanda Shozi
[email protected]This recipe was delicious! The Cornish hens were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
janine valerie Aquino
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Cornish hens, but I thought this recipe was pretty good. The sauce was especially nice.
Md Mojnu islem
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The Cornish hens were juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Satto Kumar
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Cornish hens, but I thought this recipe was pretty good. The sauce was especially nice.
Ahmad Mustafa
[email protected]This recipe was delicious! The Cornish hens were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Arnold Trejo
[email protected]The Cornish hens were a bit dry, but the sauce was very good. I would recommend using a different cooking method next time.
Stephen Aboso
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but the Cornish hens turned out great. I will definitely be making this again, but I will simplify the recipe a bit.
Baby Love
[email protected]This was the first time I cooked Cornish hens and it was a success! The hens were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
sa On
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Cornish hens, but I thought this recipe was pretty good. The sauce was especially nice.
Christian Renn
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The Cornish hens were juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Ariful haque Shuvo
[email protected]The sauce was a bit too tart for my taste, but the Cornish hens were cooked perfectly.
SYED ALAUDDIN
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the Cornish hens turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.
Sobia Naz
[email protected]The Cornish hens were a bit dry, but the sauce was very good.
Cordelia Roe
[email protected]This was my first time cooking Cornish hens and I was really happy with the results. The hens were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The Cornish hens are always moist and tender, and the sauce is delicious. I like to serve it with roasted vegetables.
Kyle Lee
[email protected]This recipe was a hit with my family! The Cornish hens were juicy and flavorful, and the lemon and balsamic vinegar sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.