CHEF JOHN'S GRILLED GAME HENS
The idea for these grilled game hens is borrowed from my highly successful Cornell chicken experiments, and uses a similar acid/salt/oil/egg concoction. This time the part of egg is played by mayo. Needless to say, you can season this a million ways and use any combination of hot chilies, but the little kick the habanero adds is really nice.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Cornish Hen Recipes
Time 3h55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Blend jalapeno pepper, habanero pepper, garlic, vegetable oil, sherry vinegar, mayonnaise, and 2 teaspoons salt together in a blender until marinade is smooth.
- Place halved hens in a large bowl. Pour marinade over the chickens and turn to coat completely. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 3 hours.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Remove hens from marinade, shaking off any excess, place hens on a plate, skin-side up. Discard remaining marinade. Season skin-side of hens with salt.
- Cook hens on the preheated grill, turning occasionally, until skin is crisped, meat is no longer pink at the bone, and juices run clear, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1.6 g, Cholesterol 153.6 mg, Fat 33.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 1276.8 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
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[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The hens were moist and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect. I served it with roasted potatoes and asparagus, and it was a hit with my family.
anthoney otieno
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. The hens are easy to prepare and cook, and the sauce is flavorful and easy to make. I highly recommend it!
Fahad Khattak
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The hens are elegant and delicious, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I highly recommend it.
Savannah Wakefield
[email protected]I love this recipe because it's so easy to make. I usually marinate the hens overnight, then cook them in the oven the next day. The sauce is also very easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Ananiya Serkalem
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The hens were moist and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect. I served it with roasted potatoes and asparagus, and it was a hit with my family.
Shaneice Boynton
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. The hens are easy to prepare and cook, and the sauce is flavorful and easy to make. I highly recommend it!
Aarju Khadkha
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The hens were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Karoona Raee
[email protected]I've made this recipe a few times now, and it's always a hit with my family. The hens are always juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend it!
mrafiqul hasan
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes to make when I'm entertaining guests. The hens are always a hit, and they're so easy to make. I usually serve them with roasted vegetables and a side of rice.
Salman Malik
[email protected]I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I've made it with different types of game hens, and it's always turned out great. The sauce is also great on other dishes, like chicken or fish.
Pritom Shill
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The hens are elegant and delicious, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I highly recommend it.
Andreas Reigle
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes to try, and this one definitely didn't disappoint. The hens were cooked to perfection and the sauce was bursting with flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.
Thembi Mahlangu
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy recipe to follow. I made it for a dinner party and everyone loved it. The hens were moist and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect.
Steven Blackburn
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The hens are always juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is to die for. I highly recommend this recipe!
Kimberely Dennis
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The hens were perfectly cooked and the sauce was divine. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a hit with my guests.
shakeel rehman
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of game hens. But I'm so glad I did! The hens were surprisingly tender and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Mumtaz bugti
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this dish with no problems. The hens turned out great!
Action Singer Hridoy
[email protected]This is the best game hen recipe I've ever tried. The hens were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
jezzie
[email protected]Wow! This recipe was a total hit! The game hens were juicy and flavorful, and the lemon-herb butter sauce was the perfect complement. My family and friends raved about it.