Citrus Grilled Game Hems Recipes

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GRILLED GAME HENS WITH CITRUS, GINGER, AND SOY



Grilled Game Hens With Citrus, Ginger, and Soy image

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

1 orange
1 lemon
3 garlic cloves, peeled
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup oriental toasted sesame oil
1/4 cup sherry wine or 1/4 cup marsala wine
1 tablespoon brown sugar
3 rock cornish game hens

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

FLATTENED CORNISH GAME HENS WITH GARLIC-CITRUS MARINADE



Flattened Cornish Game Hens With Garlic-citrus Marinade image

A delicious entree that is easy enough for a weekday dinner, yet pretty enough for a dinner party. Serve with stir-fried summer squash, a salad and french bread. The recipe comes from Bon Appetit.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup olive oil
4 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
fresh thyme, for garnish
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 teaspoons lemons, zest of
2 teaspoons lime zest
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 rock cornish game hens, halved lengthwise

Steps:

  • Prepare BBQ (Medium heat).
  • Combine olive oil, chopped thyme, garlic,lemon peel, lime peel, honey, salt, and pepper in a baking dish and stir marinade to blend well.
  • Place hens on work surface and cover with plastic wrap and pound gently with mallet to flatten slightly.
  • Place hen halves in marinade in dish, using fingers, rub both sides of hens with marinade.
  • Let marinate 20 minutes at room temperature.
  • Grill hen halves until just cooked through and skin is lightly charred, brushing with remaining marinade, about 12 minutes per side.
  • Arrange hen on plates and garnish lemon wedges, lime wedges, and fresh thyme sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464, Fat 36.9, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 168.3, Sodium 373.9, Carbohydrate 2.7, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 1.5, Protein 28.9

STEVE RAICHLEN'S GRILLED GAME HENS



Steve Raichlen's Grilled Game Hens image

Categories     Game     Poultry     Fourth of July     Picnic     Spring     Grill/Barbecue     Parade

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium-sized onion, grated
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon each paprika, ground cumin, ground ginger, and ground white pepper
4 game hens (each about 1 pound)
1 lemon, cut in wedges, for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. For the marinade, whisk together all the ingredients except the game hens and lemons in a large bowl.
  • 2. Rinse, drain, and halve the hens lengthwise; place in the bowl, coating thoroughly with marinade. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 8 hours (the longer, the better), turning occasionally.
  • 3. Preheat the grill, using the three-tier method (see note below ). When ready to cook, oil the grill rack. Remove hens from the marinade and arrange skin-side down on the rack over the hottest section of the grill; cook until the skin starts to brown, about 5 to 7 minutes. Move the hens to the center section of the grill and continue to cook until the skin is thoroughly browned, 7 to 10 minutes more.
  • 4. Turn the hens and move them back to the hottest section of the grill. Brown the second side well, 5 to 7 minutes, then move the pieces back to the center section of the grill to finish cooking. The total cooking time will be about 25 to 35 minutes. When ready, the hens will be crisp and golden-brown outside, and the juices will run clear when the meat is pierced. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
  • Three-Tier Grilling Method:
  • Pile 2/3 of the coals on one side of the grill and the remaining 1/3 in the center. Leave a small portion of the grill free of coals. Three-tier grilling gives you a super-hot heat source for searing, a moderately hot heat source for cooking, and an area to place the food if it starts to burn. You control the heat by moving the food from one area to the other.

HONEY ORANGE CORNISH HENS



Honey Orange Cornish Hens image

An easy dish that looks like you've spent all day cooking and has a fabulous taste. Your family or friends will rave about it, and we don't need to tell them how easy it was to make. It has only 5 ingredients.

Provided by Carol Semenuk

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Cornish Hen Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 Cornish game hens, halved lengthwise
¼ cup orange juice
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon white vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place game hen halves with skin sides up into a 9x13-inch roasting pan.
  • Roast hens in the preheated oven for 35 minutes.
  • Stir orange juice, honey, soy sauce, and vinegar together in a small bowl; brush mixture over hens.
  • Roast hens for 5 more minutes and baste again with orange juice mixture. Roast until skin is browned and meat is no longer pink inside, about 10 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Cholesterol 75.3 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 13.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 488.3 mg, Sugar 10.1 g

GRILLED CORNISH GAME HENS



Grilled Cornish Game Hens image

This recipe is great for summertime grilling. Game hens will melt in your mouth.

Provided by Suzanne

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Cornish Hen Recipes

Time 5h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
1 cup lemon juice
½ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon white wine
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 tablespoon pepper
1 teaspoon celery salt
1 teaspoon salt
4 (1 1/2 pound) Cornish game hens

Steps:

  • In a large, non-reactive bowl, mix onion, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, white wine, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, pepper, celery salt, and salt. Place Cornish game hens in the bowl, coating evenly with the marinade mixture. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator at least 4 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil grate.
  • Cook hens about 1 hour on the prepared grill, brushing occasionally with remaining marinade, until no longer pink and juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 871 calories, Carbohydrate 8.5 g, Cholesterol 302.4 mg, Fat 69.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 52.1 g, SaturatedFat 15.4 g, Sodium 1124.2 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

HEATHER'S ROSEMARY CITRUS CORNISH HENS



Heather's Rosemary Citrus Cornish Hens image

This recipe does just as well with a full chicken as it does with Cornish hens. The meat is tender and flavorful, and absolutely the best I've ever had! Don't leave the hens in the brine for too long, or the meat will be too salty.

Provided by Shawnna

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Cornish Hen Recipes

Time 5h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 ½ cups vegetable broth
4 ½ cups water
1 tablespoon whole allspice berries
1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
1 cup kosher salt
4 Cornish game hens
1 grapefruit, cut into quarters
1 juicy orange, cut into quarters
1 lemon, cut into quarters
1 lime, cut into quarters
1 sprig fresh rosemary, or to taste, chopped
1 sprig fresh thyme, or to taste, chopped
¼ cup water
¼ cup olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring the vegetable broth, 4 1/2 cups of water, the allspice berries, black peppercorns, and kosher salt to a boil in a large pot, stirring to dissolve the salt. Remove the brine from the heat, and set aside to cool. When the brine is cool, place the Cornish hens into the brine and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove the game hens from the brine, and pat dry. Discard the brine.
  • Place the cut-up grapefruit, orange, lemon, lime, rosemary, and thyme into a microwave-safe bowl, and microwave on High for 2 minutes; with tongs, stuff the fruit and herbs into the cavities of the Cornish hens. Slather each hen with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Place the stuffed hens into a roasting dish, breast sides up.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 1 hour and 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 180 degrees F (82 degrees C). For extra-crispy skin, turn the oven heat up to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for the last 15 minutes of cooking. Allow the hens to rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80.3 calories, Carbohydrate 3.8 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 11650.3 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

CONTEST-WINNING ORANGE-GLAZED CORNISH HENS



Contest-Winning Orange-Glazed Cornish Hens image

This is a wonderfully elegant entree to serve at a cozy dinner party for four. Your guests will think you spent hours in the kitchen preparing the tender golden brown hens and perfecting the full-flavored basting sauce. -Laurie Bartley, Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup Madeira wine, sherry or chicken broth
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to at 350°. Tie legs of each hen together; turn wing tips under backs. Place on a greased rack in a roasting pan. Brush with butter; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake, uncovered, for 1 hour., Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, 15 minutes. Spoon over hens. Bake until a thermometer reads 170°, about 15 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 682 calories, Fat 40g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 235mg cholesterol, Sodium 819mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 35g protein.

GRILLED CORNISH HENS



Grilled Cornish Hens image

I like experimenting with different foods and adapting them to my own tastes. These hens are one of my specialties, an entree I concocted by combining a few different recipes. The moist meat has a pleasant grilled flavor that's accented with cloves and ginger.-David Baruch, Weston, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup butter, softened
2 green onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons grated fresh gingerroot
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
4 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the butter, onions, parsley, ginger, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. , Rub mixture under the skin and over the top of each game hen. Sprinkle remaining salt and pepper inside the hen cavities. , Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Prepare grill for indirect heat, using a drip pan. , Place hens breast side up over drip pan; grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 45-60 minutes or until a thermometer reads 180° and the meat juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 803 calories, Fat 60g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 381mg cholesterol, Sodium 855mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 60g protein.

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