GRILLED GAME HENS WITH MOROCCAN SPICES
Posting for ZWT6, a recipe from Steven Raichlen's "The BBQ Bible". Heres a dish for the poultry lovers that's fairly bursting with Moroccan spice flavors. Cumin, ginger, paprika and cilantro combine to transform a commonplace bird into a flame-cooked triumph. Time doesn't include the marinating time.
Provided by diner524
Categories Poultry
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Remove and dicard the fat just inside the body cavities of the game hens. Remove any packages of giblets. Rinse the hens, inside and out, under cold running water, then drain and blot dry, inside and out, with paper towels. Cut each game hen lenghtwise in half with poultry shears. Place birds in a large, deep nonreactive bowl or baking dish and set aside while you make the marinade.
- Combine the onion, parsley, cilantro, lemon juice, oil, salt, cumin, paprika, ginger and pepper in a small bowl and whisk to mix. Pour the mixture over the game hens, turning them to thoroughly coat. Cover and let marinade in the refrigerate for 1 to 8 hours, (the longer the better) turning the birds occasionally.
- Preheat the grill, one area for high heat and another area for medium heat.
- When ready to cook, oil the grill grate. Remove the game hens from the marinade and arrange, skin side down, on the grate over the hotter section of the grill 3-5 minutes and then move to medium heat for another 5-7 minutes Using tongs turn the hens over (skin side up) and onto the high heat area and cook 3-5 minutes and then move over to the medium heat and continue cooking for 5-7 minutes or until juices run clear.
- Transfer the hens to serving plates and serve immediately, garnished with lemon wedges.
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Ambiya Khatun
ambiya.k@yahoo.comI'm not sure what went wrong, but these game hens were not good. I followed the recipe exactly, but the hens were tough and the spices were overpowering.
karl byrne
k.b91@gmail.comMeh.
Elijah BAMBA
eb20@hotmail.comThis recipe was a disaster! The hens were overcooked and the spices were all wrong.
bishnuprasad sharma
b.s@yahoo.comI would definitely make this recipe again. It's a great way to cook game hens.
Chinechem Canaan
chinechem.c@hotmail.comThe hens were a bit dry, but the flavor was good.
Tracy chimbira
chimbira35@yahoo.comI found this recipe to be a bit bland. The spices didn't really come through.
glen lugado
glen_lugado@aol.comNot bad
Ramiro Padilla
ramiropadilla69@gmail.comI've never cooked game hens before, but this recipe made it easy. The hens were cooked perfectly and the spices were delicious.
Ayanda Beauty Tshabalala
a_t@hotmail.comYum!
Tammy Fall
t.fall35@hotmail.comThis is a great recipe for a special occasion. The game hens look beautiful when they're grilled, and the spices make them taste amazing.
Paulinah Sofia
paulinah-sofia69@gmail.comEasy to follow, great results
Melanie Solares
melanie68@gmail.comI've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The game hens are moist and flavorful, and the spices are perfectly balanced.
Taniwaka Waho
w.t@gmail.comThese game hens were a hit! The Moroccan spices gave them a delicious and unique flavor. I served them with couscous and roasted vegetables, and it was a perfect meal.