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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SJ Twoin Boy
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family. The hens are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is amazing.
Adamu Muhammad6957
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The hens are cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I served this with mashed potatoes and asparagus.
Rose Suwa
[email protected]I love the crispy skin on these hens. The lemon and balsamic vinegar sauce is also very flavorful. I served this with roasted potatoes and it was a delicious meal.
SamFire2017
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. The hens are cooked quickly and the sauce is easy to make. I served this with rice and it was a delicious meal.
Kharel Lalmadi
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family. The hens are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is amazing.
Kabirkabir Khan
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The hens are so flavorful and moist. I served this with roasted vegetables and it was a delicious meal.
Olaonipekunolamide Kabir
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. The hens are marinated in a few simple ingredients and then roasted. The result is a flavorful and juicy bird.
CHANTAI MARTINEZ
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The hens were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served this with mashed potatoes and asparagus.
Ana Hossain
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the hens and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.
Emma Fish
[email protected]The hens were a bit dry. I think I overcooked them. Other than that, the recipe was good.
Alex Schwindt
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too tangy for my taste. I think I would use less lemon and balsamic vinegar next time. Otherwise, it was a good recipe.
Mr. V
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great! The hens are always juicy and flavorful. I love the crispy skin too.
Meer Muhammad
[email protected]I love this recipe! The hens were cooked perfectly and the lemon and balsamic vinegar sauce was amazing! I served this with roasted vegetables and it was a hit with my family.
sierra boyd
[email protected]This is an easy and flavorful cornish hen recipe! The lemon and balsamic vinegar add a tangy and delicious flavor to the hens. I will definitely be making this again!