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Thai Hens

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These Thai-style Cornish hens offer a perfect blend of savory, sweet, and spicy flavors that bring restaurant-quality taste to your home kitchen. The meat becomes incredibly tender after marinating overnight in a mixture of teriyaki sauce, fresh lemon, garlic, and a hint of heat from ground red pepper. Broiling the hens ensures the skin gets beautifully charred and crispy while keeping the inside juicy. This dish is an excellent choice for a special weeknight dinner, a date night at home, or when you want to impress guests with a visually stunning main course. The bright citrus notes cut through the richness of the chicken, creating a balanced and satisfying meal that pairs well with steamed rice or simple green vegetables.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4
Calories: 64.5
Description
These Thai-style Cornish hens offer a perfect blend of savory, sweet, and spicy flavors that bring restaurant-quality taste to your home kitchen. The meat becomes incredibly tender after marinating overnight in a mixture of teriyaki sauce, fresh lemon, garlic, and a hint of heat from ground red pepper. Broiling the hens ensures the skin gets beautifully charred and crispy while keeping the inside juicy. This dish is an excellent choice for a special weeknight dinner, a date night at home, or when you want to impress guests with a visually stunning main course. The bright citrus notes cut through the richness of the chicken, creating a balanced and satisfying meal that pairs well with steamed rice or simple green vegetables.
Ingredients
  • 3 Rock Cornish hens
Directions
  1. 1
    Split the Cornish hens lengthwise into halves.
  2. 2
    Rinse the chicken halves thoroughly, then drain and pat them completely dry with paper towels.
  3. 3
    In a small bowl, combine the teriyaki sauce, grated lemon peel, lemon juice, pressed garlic cloves, and ground red pepper.
  4. 4
    Place the chicken halves in a large plastic bag and pour the marinade mixture over them.
  5. 5
    Press the air out of the bag and seal it securely.
  6. 6
    Turn the bag over several times to ensure all chicken pieces are evenly coated with the marinade.
  7. 7
    Refrigerate the bag for 8 hours or overnight, turning it occasionally to redistribute the marinade.
  8. 8
    Preheat the broiler. Remove the chicken from the bag, reserving the marinade.
  9. 9
    Place the chicken halves skin-side up on the rack of a broiler pan.
  10. 10
    Broil the chicken about 7 inches from the heat source for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the meat is tender and cooked through.
  11. 11
    Turn the chicken pieces frequently during cooking and brush them with the reserved marinade to keep them moist and flavorful.
  12. 12
    Transfer the cooked hens to a serving platter.
  13. 13
    Immediately sprinkle with minced fresh cilantro before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 64.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.0g2%
Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 11.2mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 14.2g5%
Dietary Fiber 1.8g8%
Sugars 2.4g
Protein 2.5g5%

* 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

Safety Note: Do not reuse the marinade that touched raw chicken unless you boil it vigorously for at least 2 minutes to kill any bacteria. If you plan to baste with the marinade during cooking, set aside a small portion of the fresh marinade before adding it to the raw chicken.

Ingredient Substitutions: If you cannot find Cornish hens, you can use chicken breasts or thighs, but adjust the cooking time accordingly as they will cook much faster.

Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350&# 194;°F to maintain texture.

Keywords: thai, cornish hens, teriyaki, broiled chicken, marinated chicken, garlic chicken, lemon chicken, spicy chicken, dinner recipe, easy main, whole chicken, glazed chicken
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