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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mehidi hasan2021
[email protected]I don't have a grill.
theresa agida
[email protected]This recipe is too expensive for me.
Tamara Hall
[email protected]I'm not sure if I can find game hens at my local grocery store.
Marla Riley
[email protected]This recipe looks like it takes a lot of time, but I'm willing to put in the effort.
Ali Musa
[email protected]I'm not sure if I like game hens, but I'm willing to try this recipe.
Jeff Madrak
[email protected]I'm a little intimidated by this recipe, but I'm going to give it a try.
cindy dickson
[email protected]I'm not sure if I have all the ingredients for this recipe, but I'm going to see if I can find them.
Md Ramjan
[email protected]I'm going to make this recipe for my next dinner party.
Anjila Chudal
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to impress your friends and family.
I Love Islam Muhammad inzamam nasir
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.
Zack Dragonfield
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so easy to follow. Even if you're a beginner cook, you can make this dish.
Uzair Anees
[email protected]I've never grilled game hens before, but this recipe made it easy. The hens were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.
Noa Kyando
[email protected]I was a little 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 delicious and the sauce was amazing.
Mohmed Hkanouna2022
[email protected]I would give this recipe 10 stars if I could. The hens were absolutely perfect. I highly recommend this recipe.
Jeff Lavallee
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The hens are always juicy and flavorful.
Sera Tonin
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of game hens, but this recipe changed my mind. The hens were cooked to perfection and the sauce was delicious.
BD RAKIB YT (Roman hasan)
[email protected]These hens were so good! The meat was tender and moist, and the skin was crispy. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
nyaluwo ramagwede
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the hens turned out great. The only thing I would change is to add a little more salt and pepper to the marinade.
Munna Jibon
[email protected]I love how simple this recipe is. Just a few ingredients and you've got a delicious meal. The hens were perfectly cooked and the sauce was amazing.
Pathmani Jeewanthi
[email protected]Chef John's Grilled Game Hens were a hit at my last dinner party! The hens were juicy, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make. My guests raved about them.