Rotisserie Game Hens With Nectarine Chutney Recipes

CORNISH HENS ON A ROTISSERIE

Steps:

• Wash the hens under cold water and pat dry with a paper towel. Mix all the spices together and rub the outside of the hen making sure it is coated with the spice very well. Slide the hens on to the the rod and secure with cotton string around the end of the legs and wings.
• If you have a rotisserie, set temp to 350 or on the medium setting. Cook hens 30-40 or until temp reaches 170 in the thigh area . Let set for 5-7 minutes before serving.
• You can also use your oven set at 350,I have found it works the best if you can set the hens on a small rack inside a roasting pan ans baste the last 15 minutes.

ROTISSERIE CORNISH GAME HENS, BRINED AND HERBED

Steps:

• In a container large enough to fit all the hens, mix the salt and sugar in the water until dissolved. Submerge the hens in the brine, and refrigerate for 2-4 hours.
• Put the herb rub ingredients in a small bowl, mix to combine, and set aside. Remove the hens from the brine, and pat dry with paper towels. Be thorough - wet hens won't brown! Loosen the skin covering the breasts of the hen by carefully running your finger under the skin. Get a little of the herb rub on the breast meat where you just loosened it, and spread it all over the breast. Rub the hens with the rest of the herb rub, making sure to get some inside the cavity as well. Truss the hens and put them on the spit. It helps if you have four sets of forks for your spit for this. Put the hens on in two sets of two - first bird on the spit feet first, then the second bird breast first, so the neck part of the backbone of the two hens are touching. Then use a fork to secure the first pair of hens. Repeat for the second set of hens. Let sit at room temperature while you prepare your grill.
• Set your grill up for rotisserie cooking at high heat. For my Weber Summit, this means removing the grates, turning the two outer burners (burners 1 and 6) to high, and turning the infrared burner to high. Then I put my drip pans in the middle, over the unlit burners.
• Put the spit on the grill, put your foil pans under the hens, and start the spit spinning. Cook with the lid closed. It will take for 30-45 minutes, depending on the size of the hens. (It took 45 minutes for my 1 1/2 pound hens). Check the internal temp on the hens after 20 minutes, and every 10 minutes thereafter - you want 160*F to 165*F in the breast, and 170*F to 180*F in the thigh. Remove the spit from the grill (while wearing gloves!), and remove the hens from the spit. Cover the hens with foil, and let rest for 15 minutes before serving.
• Cut the hens in half - I find a half a hen to be a good serving for an adult, with one hen per person if they're a big eater. If you have poultry shears or kitchen shears, cut the chicken along one side the backbone, and then through the middle of the breast to separate the hen into two halves. If you don't have shears, use a large knife. On a cutting board, run a chef's knife through the cavity and split the chicken along the backbone, then turn it over and split through the breast.

HERB GARLIC ROTISSERIE CORNISH GAME HENS

Steps:

• Rinse game hens and pat dry. In mixing bowl, blend all ingredients (except hens) into a paste. Rub herb paste thoroughly over the game hens and into the cavities, as well.
• Secure onto the rotisserie and roast for fifty five minutes to one hour, or until golden brown. If you don't have a rotisserie, you can bake the game hens in a three hundred and fifty degree oven for the same amount of time, until brown.

WEST AFRICAN CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• TO MAKE THE PASTE: In a small bowl combine the paprika, garlic, onion, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Whisk in the canola oil. Trim the chicken thighs of any excess skin and fat. Rinse under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Coat with the paste. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 to 8 hours. Sear the chicken thighs, skin side down, over Direct Medium heat for 4 minutes, turning once halfway through searing time. Continue grilling over Indirect Medium heat until the juices run clear and the meat is no longer pink at the bone, 30 to 40 minutes more. Serve warm.From Weber's Big Book of Grilling. Copyright © 2001 Weber-Stephen Products Co. All rights reserved. First published by Chronicle Books LLC, San Francisco, California.

ROTISSERIE BBQ CORNISH GAME HENS

Steps:

• For a G.E. Countertop Oven with Rotisserie:.
• Combine all the ingredients of the rub. Use on poultry: lightly brush bird with olive oil, then rub spice mixture over and under the skin. Let marinade for up to 12 hours.
• Warning: Do Not reuse leftover rub or marinade after it has been applied to meat or poultry; it may contain harmful bacteria.
• Use a baking twine to secure the bird(s) legs and wings to keep from flopping around as the rotisserie is turning.
• Position a rotisserie fork at the opposite end of the spit from where the point is located and secure into position using the thumbscrews.
• Thread the spit through the bird(s) cavity and secure the fork into the meat of the bird.
• Place the second fork onto the spit and secure into the meat.
• Insert the pointed end of the spit into the rotisserie motor and the other end into the support.
• Place the drip pan in the oven in the lowest position to catch the drippings.
• Turn the timer to the Stay on position (I set mine to 60 minutes then to 30 minutes so I have to check on the birds). Allow to cook for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
• For the mop:.
• Mix all ingredients in a pot, and heat over med/low for 20 minutes.
• Let the mop cool before placing in a sprayer.
• Moisten the birds by spraying the mop onto them about every 20 to 30 minutes during cooking.
• Birds are done when juices run clear and the legs separate from the birds easily.

ROTISSERIE ASIAN-STYLE CORNISH GAME HENS

Steps:

• In a shallow dish mix together the first 7 ingredients, then transfer to a large heavy ziploc plastic freezer bag, add in the hens; seal the bag and toss to coat.
• Refrigerate for about 5 hours.
• Remove the hens and thread on the rotisserie (reserve the marinade and discard the green onion halves).
• Pour the reserved marinade in a small saucepan.
• Reserve 1/4-cup of the chicken broth and pour the rest in with the marinade; bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
• In a small cup whisk together the reserved 1/4 cup chicken broth with 2 teaspoons cornstarch; add to the simmering sauce, and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Prepare the gill to medium heat, or whatever heat desired to rotisserie.
• Secure the hens with strong string, then thread the hens onto the rotisserie rack, sprinkle with black pepper if desired.
• Grill until the hens are done about 1 hour.
• Place the hens on a platter and sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions.
• Serve hens with sauce on the side.

HONEY-LIME GLAZED CORNISH GAME HENS

Steps:

• TO MAKE THE MARINADE: In a medium bowl whisk together the marinade ingredients. Remove the giblets from the hens and discard. Rinse the hens, inside and out, under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. With poultry shears or a sharp knife, remove the backbones and cut in half (see REFERANCE & APPENDIX, _Cutting Poultry For The Grill: Special Technique). Place the hen halves in a large, resealable plastic bag and pour in the marinade. Press the air out of the bag and seal tightly. Turn the bag to distribute the marinade, place in a bowl, and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours, turning occasionally. Remove the hen halves from the bag and discard the marinade. Grill the hens, bone side down, over Indirect Medium heat until the juices run clear and the meat is no longer pink at the bone, 30 to 40 minutes. Serve warm.From Weber's Big Book of Grilling. Copyright © 2001 Weber-Stephen Products Co. All rights reserved. First published by Chronicle Books LLC, San Francisco, California.

PACIFIC RIM CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• TO MAKE THE MARINADE: In a small bowl whisk together the marinade ingredients. Trim the chicken thighs of any excess skin and fat. Rinse under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Place in a large, resealable plastic bag and pour in the marinade. Press the air out of the bag and seal tightly. Turn the bag to distribute the marinade, place in a bowl, and refrigerate for 2 to 6 hours, turning occasionally. Remove the thighs from the bag and discard the marinade. Sear the thighs, skin side down, over Direct Medium heat for 4 minutes, turning once halfway through searing time. Continue grilling over Indirect Medium heat until the meat is firm and the juices run clear, 30 to 40 minutes more. Serve warm.From Weber's Big Book of Grilling. Copyright © 2001 Weber-Stephen Products Co. All rights reserved. First published by Chronicle Books LLC, San Francisco, California.

ROTISSERIE GAME HENS WITH NECTARINE CHUTNEY

Steps:

• TO MAKE THE PASTE: In a small bowl mix together the paste ingredients. Remove the giblets from the hens and discard. Rinse the hens, inside and out, under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Rub the paste all over, inside and out. Place in a large, resealable plastic bag. Press the air out of the bag, seal tightly, and refrigerate for 8 to 24 hours. TO MAKE THE CHUTNEY: In a medium, heavy saucepan combine the chutney ingredients. Bring to a boil, then simmer over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture is reduced and slightly thickened, 20 to 30 minutes. Cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or up to 3 days. Divide into two bowls. Allow to come to room temperature before serving. Remove the hens from the bag. Truss with cotton string (see REFERANCE & APPENDIX, _Trussing: All Tied Up) and season with salt. Center lengthwise on the spit and adjust on the rotisserie. Let the hens rotate over Indirect High heat until the juices run clear and the meat is no longer pink at the bone, 45 minutes to 1 hour. For a succulent glaze, baste with the chutney from one of the bowls during the last 10 minutes of grilling time discard any that remains. Turn off the rotisserie. Using barbecue mitts, remove the spit from the rotisserie and slide the hens from the spit onto a cutting board. Loosely cover with aluminum foil and allow to rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Using poultry shears or a sharp knife, remove the string and split each hen in half. Serve warm with the reserved bowl of chutney.From Weber's Big Book of Grilling. Copyright © 2001 Weber-Stephen Products Co. All rights reserved. First published by Chronicle Books LLC, San Francisco, California.