Excite Me Tonight! Chicken! Recipe

Name: Excite Me Tonight! Chicken!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 6 small rock cornish game hens or 6 broiler chicken halves; For a Lebanese Marinade; 4 -6 garlic cloves, finely minced; 1/4 - 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (depending on how much you like lemon!); 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, fresh; 1/2 cup olive oil; For a Turkish Marinade; 1 cup plain yogurt; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon or 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste); 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 large lemon, juice of; salt (to taste); fresh ground pepper (to taste); For a Moroccan Marinade; 1 tablespoon paprika; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted or 1/2 cup olive oil; 1 large lemon, juice of; salt (to taste); fresh ground pepper (to taste); For an Egyptian Marinade; 1/2 cup olive oil

Servings: persons

2 6 small rock cornish game hens or 6 broiler chicken halves
For a Lebanese Marinade
4 -6 garlic cloves, finely minced
1/4 - 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (depending on how much you like lemon!)
2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, fresh
1/2 cup olive oil
For a Turkish Marinade
1 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon or 1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste)
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 large lemon, juice of
salt (to taste)
fresh ground pepper (to taste)
For a Moroccan Marinade
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted or 1/2 cup olive oil
1 large lemon, juice of
salt (to taste)
fresh ground pepper (to taste)
For an Egyptian Marinade
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons ground coriander
1 onion, grated
3 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1
If using boneless chicken pieces, cut into 1 inch cubes and place in a shallow non-reactive container; if using whole birds, butterfly them; if using broiler halves, leave whole; select one of the marinades, then combine the ingredients for it in a bowl and pour over chicken; cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 6 hours or overnight.
2
Bring the meat to room temperature; meanwhile prepare your gas or charcoal grill or preheat broiler.
3
Remove the meat from the marinade, reserving the marinade; if using chicken cubes thread onto skewers; place skewers, butterflied or halved birds on the grill rack or a broiler pan and grill or broil until cooked through, basting with the reserved marinade.
4
Cooking time will depend upon size of poultry pieces; do not let meat become dry;.
5
Whole fryer (3-4 pounds) 60 - 70 minutes; Whole Roaster (5-7 pounds) 22 minutes a pound, Butterflied whole chicken (3-5 pounds) 45-50 minutes; Whole Cornish hens (18-24 oz) 45-55 minutes; Whole capon (4-8 lbs) 15-20 min a pound; Breast half, bone in (6-8 oz) 10-15 minutes a side; Breast half, boneless (4 oz) 8-10 min a side & (6-8 oz) 10-15 minutes a side; leg or thigh (8 or 4 oz) 10-15 minutes a side; Drumstick (4 oz) 8-12 minutes a side & (8-16 oz) 10-15 minutes a side; wings or wing drumette (2-3 oz) 8-12 minutes a side - Remove from oven when meat thermometer reads 175u00b0-180u00b0F; temperature will continue to rise as it stands.

1393

kcal

Calories

Fat

110

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 34 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 6 small rock cornish game hens or 6 broiler chicken halves, For a Lebanese Marinade, 4 -6 garlic cloves, finely minced, 1/4 - 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (depending on how much you like lemon!), and more.

Yes, Excite Me Tonight! Chicken! falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

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Excite Me Tonight! Chicken!

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