Asian Grilled Cornish Hens Recipe

Name: Asian Grilled Cornish Hens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup hoisin sacue; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds; 3 tablespoons chile-garlic sauce; 3 tablespoons dark sesame oil; 3 tablespoons honey; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 4 (1 to 1 1/2 pound) Cornish hens; 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can chicken broth; 2 teaspoons cornstrach; Garnishes: sliced green onions or green onion curls

Servings: persons

1/4 cup hoisin sacue
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
3 tablespoons chile-garlic sauce
3 tablespoons dark sesame oil
3 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon ground ginger
4 (1 to 1 1/2 pound) Cornish hens
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can chicken broth
2 teaspoons cornstrach
Garnishes: sliced green onions or green onion curls

1
Combine first 6 ingredients in a shallow dish or large heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag, gently squeezing to blend; add cornish hens. Cover or seal, and chill 30 minutes, turning occasionally.
2
Remove cornish hens from marinade, reserving marinade.
3
Prepare fire by piling charcoal or lava rocks on 1 side of grill, leaving the other side empty. Place rack on grill. Arrange cornish hens over empty side; grill, covered with grill lid, 45 minutes or until done.
4
Pour reserved marinade into a small saucepan. Reserve 1/4 cup chicken broth, and add remaining chicken broth to mariande. Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat; boil, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.
5
Whisk together cornstarch and reserved 1/4 cup chicken broth until smooth. Whisk into marinade mixture; boil, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Serve with cornish hens, garnish, if desired.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup hoisin sacue, 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, 3 tablespoons chile-garlic sauce, 3 tablespoons dark sesame oil, and more.

Yes, Asian Grilled Cornish Hens falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Asian Grilled Cornish Hens

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