Sweet and Spicy Cornish Hens
Flavors of peanut, ginger, and garlic in this Sweet and Spicy Marinade bring out the delicate flavor of the Cornish Hen.
Servings: 2 Servings
Calories: 565kcal
Ingredients
Chicken Marinade
- 1 Cornish Hen
- 1 Large Garlic Clove
- ¾ teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
- 1 Tablespoon Honey (Hot Honey adds a nice spice)
- 1 Tablespoon Peanut Butter We use Chunky Peanut Butter
- 1 ½ Tablespoons Ginger
- 1 Tablespoon Chili Garlic Sauce
- ¼ teaspoon Onion Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (Optional)
- 1 Tablespoon Rice Wine Vinegar
Instructions
- Mix Marinade (Garlic, Salt, Sesame Oil, Honey, Peanut Butter, Ginger, Chili Garlic Sauce, Onion Powder, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Rice Wine Vinegar)
- Using kitchen scissors or a sharp knife, cut the cornish hen in half. Cut down the center of the top of the Cornish Hen.
- Flip the hen over and cut out the strip of bone down the center of the back of the cornish hen.
- Place both halves of the cornish hen in a zip-lock bag
- Pour marinade over cornish hen
- Massage marinade into the cornish hen. Place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. It's better to marinate overnight but not necessary
- Bake or Grill Cornish Hens. If Baking: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place the cornish hen in a casserole dish. Cook for 45 minutes or until done -the internal temperature of 165 degrees and the juices run clear. If Grilling: Place cornish hen on the grill over direct heat for a few minutes. Grill until there is a nice char. About 3 to 5 minutes depending on how hot the fire is on the grill.
- Move the cornish hen to the indirect heat on the grill. Put the cover down and allow to cook. Check after 15 to 20 minutes.
- Continue to grill until the cornish hens have reached 165 degrees internal temperature and the juices run clear.
- Place cornish hen on a serving dish
- Serve with Cauliflower Rice and Enjoy!!!
Nutrition
Calories: 565kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 227mg | Sodium: 1465mg | Potassium: 621mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 661IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2mg