Adobo-Style Cornish Hens Recipe

Name: Adobo-Style Cornish Hens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup jasmine rice; 2 Cornish game hens (1 1/2 to 1 3/4 pounds each); Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 1/4 cup canola oil; 1 large onion, sliced; 5 cloves garlic, smashed; 2/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns; 2 bay leaves; 2 bunches scallions, trimmed; 1/4 cup white vinegar

Servings: persons

1 cup jasmine rice
2 Cornish game hens (1 1/2 to 1 3/4 pounds each)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup canola oil
1 large onion, sliced
5 cloves garlic, smashed
2/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
2 bay leaves
2 bunches scallions, trimmed
1/4 cup white vinegar

1
Cook the rice as the label directs.
2
Meanwhile, cut the hens in half with kitchen shears, cutting along one side of the breastbone; season with salt and pepper.
3
Heat the canola oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over high heat.
4
Add the hens, skin-side down, and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
5
Remove and set aside.
6
Pour off all but about 2 tablespoons oil from the pot.
7
Add the onion and garlic; cook, stirring, until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
8
Return the hens to the pot, skin-side up; add 2 cups water, the soy sauce, sugar, peppercorns and bay leaves.
9
Bring to a boil.
10
Lay the scallions on top of the hens; cover and cook until the scallions are tender and the hens are cooked through, about 10 minutes.
11
Uncover the pot and add the vinegar (do not stir).
12
Cook, uncovered, until the liquid is reduced by about two-thirds, 8 to 10 minutes.
13
Remove the hens and scallions; discard the bay leaves from the pan sauce.
14
Serve with the rice.
15
Photograph by Justin Walker

430

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup jasmine rice, 2 Cornish game hens (1 1/2 to 1 3/4 pounds each), Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, 1/4 cup canola oil, and more.

Yes, Adobo-Style Cornish Hens falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Adobo-Style Cornish Hens

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