GRILLED GAME HENS WITH CITRUS, GINGER, AND SOY
From The Cook's Bible (Christopher Kimball). The cooking time can vary considerably, depending on the size of your hens and the heat level of your grill. Prep time includes time to marinate.
Provided by GaylaJ
Categories Whole Chicken
Time P1DT30m
Yield 3-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Grate the outer layer of peel from the orange and the lemon; juice half the lemon, and place all marinade ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth.
- Butterfly the game hens: cut out the backbone with sharp kitchen shears, turn the hen over (breast up) and bend the breast backward where it attaches to the breastbone; place your thumbs on either side of the breastbone and press down while pulling up on the outer sides of the breast with your fingers (I find this difficult--I just take the heels of my hands and smash it).
- Place hens in a plastic bag with the marinade, force out excess air, seal tight and leave in the refrigerator overnight.
- Set up grill for indirect cooking. Remove hens from marinade and grill, covered, for about 30 minutes or until breast meat registers 165-170F on an instant-read thermometer (mine took about 45 minutes).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 990.5, Fat 65.2, SaturatedFat 15.6, Cholesterol 336.7, Sodium 2854.2, Carbohydrate 19.9, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 10.2, Protein 63.4
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Yusra Shaikh
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make these hens without any problems. They turned out great and my family loved them.
muyomba farouk
[email protected]These game hens were a bit time-consuming to prepare, but they were worth the effort. The marinade really infused the hens with flavor and they were cooked perfectly. I served them with grilled vegetables and a side of rice.
Luis Guerrero
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it never disappoints. The hens are always moist and flavorful, and the sauce is amazing. I usually serve them with rice and vegetables.
curpt gaming
[email protected]This is my new favorite way to cook game hens. The marinade is so easy to make and the hens come out so flavorful. I love that I can grill them or bake them, depending on the weather.
Rayyan iskandar
[email protected]I made these hens for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The marinade was so flavorful and the hens were cooked perfectly.
Ann Njeri
[email protected]These hens were delicious! I love the combination of citrus, ginger, and soy. I served them with rice and vegetables and it was a perfect meal.
Calvein Matai
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of game hens, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The hens were moist and flavorful, and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
king Tayo Adeola
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner. The hens are elegant and flavorful, and the sauce is simply divine. I served them with roasted potatoes and asparagus.
James Stallings
[email protected]I made these hens for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making these again for my next party.
Freedolin Chuks
[email protected]These hens were delicious! I used a store-bought citrus-ginger marinade and they still came out great. I will definitely be making these again.
Martez Black
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make these hens without any problems. They turned out great and my family loved them.
Azeem Imran
[email protected]These game hens were a bit time-consuming to prepare, but they were worth the effort. The marinade really infused the hens with flavor and they were cooked perfectly. I served them with grilled vegetables and a side of rice.
Xzavion Moorer
[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 marinade was incredibly flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Subhan Shayan
[email protected]This is my new favorite way to cook game hens. The marinade is so easy to make and the hens come out so flavorful. I love that I can grill them or bake them, depending on the weather.
Stormy Squad
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it never disappoints. The hens are always moist and flavorful, and the sauce is amazing. I usually serve them with rice and vegetables.
BossB*tch
bossb*[email protected]These game hens were a hit at my dinner party! The citrus, ginger, and soy marinade was a perfect combination of flavors, and the hens were cooked to perfection. Everyone raved about them!