Four Alarm Game Hens

This bold and fiery dish features tender Rock Cornish game hens basted in a homemade "Four Alarm" sauce made from roasted red peppers, Dijon mustard, and a blend of three types of hot peppers. The combination of smoky grill flavor and intense heat creates a memorable main course perfect for summer barbecues or spicy food enthusiasts. The sauce penetrates the skin, keeping the meat juicy while delivering a serious kick. It&# 226;ÂÂs an impressive dish that balances sweet, tangy, and spicy notes, making it ideal for adventurous eaters looking to elevate their grilling game.

Cooking Method: Grilling, Roasting

Cuisine: American

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Calories: 7.8

Dietary: Gluten-free

Description

This bold and fiery dish features tender Rock Cornish game hens basted in a homemade "Four Alarm" sauce made from roasted red peppers, Dijon mustard, and a blend of three types of hot peppers. The combination of smoky grill flavor and intense heat creates a memorable main course perfect for summer barbecues or spicy food enthusiasts. The sauce penetrates the skin, keeping the meat juicy while delivering a serious kick. It&# 226;ÂÂs an impressive dish that balances sweet, tangy, and spicy notes, making it ideal for adventurous eaters looking to elevate their grilling game.

Ingredients

1 jar Roasted red peppers, drained
1 tbsp Vegetable oil
1 tbsp Country-style Dijon mustard
1/4 tsp Ground red pepper (cayenne)
1/4 tsp Hot red pepper sauce
1/8 tsp Crushed hot red pepper flakes
2 Rock Cornish game hens (about 1 pound each), split lengthwise in half
Fresh herb sprigs, for garnish (optional)

Directions

1
Process the drained roasted red peppers in a food processor or blender until smooth. Set aside.
2
Heat vegetable oil in a 1-quart saucepan over medium-low heat.
3
Add the pureed peppers, Dijon mustard, ground red pepper, hot red pepper sauce, and crushed red pepper flakes to the saucepan.
4
Cook the sauce mixture for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and flavors are blended. Remove from heat and set aside.
5
Start a fire in the grill, placing the rack 4 inches above the coals. Allow the grill to preheat.
6
Place the Rock Cornish game hen halves, skin side down, on the hot grill rack. Cover with the grill lid.
7
Cook the hens for 10 minutes.
8
Turn the hens over so they are skin side up. Cover and cook for another 10 minutes.
9
Brush the hot red pepper sauce liberally over the chicken.
10
Cook, covered, for 5 more minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the skin is well glazed.
11
Garnish with fresh herb sprigs if desired and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 7.8kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.1g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 1.0mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 1.8g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.6g3%
Sugars 1.1g
Protein 0.2g1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

If you do not have a grill, you can bake the hens. Preheat oven to 450ÃÂ°F (230ÃÂ°C). Prepare the sauce as directed. Place hen halves, skin side up, in a baking or roasting pan. Bake for 25 minutes until cooked through. Brush sauce over hens and cook for 10 minutes longer until the sauce begins to brown.

This recipe is called "Four Alarm" for a reason. You can adjust the heat by reducing the amount of ground red pepper, hot sauce, and crushed red pepper flakes to suit your tolerance.

Ensure the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165ÃÂ°F (74ÃÂ°C) before serving.

Keywords: spicy, grilled, game-hen, rock-cornish, red-pepper, glaze, bbq, summer, poultry, hot-sauce, dijon, barbecue, fire, heat, main-course

Read it online: https://www.chefs-mate.com/recipe/four-alarm-game-hens/