THAI-CURRIED GAME HENS

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Categories     Mushroom     Poultry     Bake     Christmas     Winter     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons grapeseed oil or olive oil, divided
2 teaspoons (about) Thai red curry paste*
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk*
1 cup low-salt chicken broth
2 5.95-ounce cans straw mushrooms, drained
3 kaffir lime leaves or 2 teaspoons grated lime peel
2 tablespoons fish sauce (such as nam pla or nuoc nam)*
1 tablespoon (packed) golden brown sugar
6 cherry tomatoes
2 1 1/4-pound Cornish game hens, thawed if frozen, halved lengthwise, backbones removed
Fresh basil leaves
Small fresh or dried red chiles** (optional garnish)

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add curry paste and tomato paste and stir until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add coconut milk, broth, mushrooms, kaffir lime leaves, fish sauce, and brown sugar; bring to simmer. Remove from heat. Add cherry tomatoes. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large nonstick skillet over high heat. Sprinkle hens with salt and pepper. Add hens to skillet and cook until browned, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer hens to 13x9x2-inch glass or ceramic baking dish. Pour sauce over. Bake uncovered until hens are cooked through, about 35 minutes. Transfer hens to shallow serving bowl; tent with foil. Skim fat from sauce. Pour sauce into large skillet; boil 5 minutes. Pour sauce over hens. Garnish with basil and chiles, if desired.
  • *Sold in the Asian foods section of many supermarkets and at Asian markets.
  • **Use any type of small fresh or dried chiles you find in the produce section or spice section of the supermarket.

Zakariye ali zaki bin zaki
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This recipe is a winner! The chicken is moist and flavorful, and the curry sauce is rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Edith Mumbe
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the curry sauce is delicious. I usually serve it with rice and vegetables.


imelda berdaje
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This is a great recipe. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the curry sauce is flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Adeyant Virshni
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the curry sauce is so flavorful. I usually serve it with rice and vegetables.


Ananda Gunawardana
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken is so tender and the curry sauce is amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Pranav Sharma
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the curry sauce is delicious. I usually serve it with rice and vegetables.


Nolan Ranfranz
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of flavors in the curry sauce.


Christine Stone
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the curry sauce is so flavorful. I usually serve it with rice and vegetables.


CHINESE FEMALE RAPPERS
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The chicken was moist and the curry sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Maria Sorea
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I'm not usually a fan of game hens, but this recipe changed my mind. The curry sauce was so flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Mabunda Thelmah
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This dish was amazing! I made it for a dinner party and everyone raved about it. The chicken was so tender and the curry sauce was to die for. I will definitely be making this again.


Sukalal Moktan
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I've tried several Thai curried game hen recipes, but this one is by far the best. The flavors are complex and well-balanced, and the chicken is cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Thai food.


Sara Williams
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This Thai curried game hens recipe was an absolute hit! The meat was tender and juicy, and the curry sauce was rich and flavorful. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!