Teriyaki Hens with Bok Choy Recipe

Name: Teriyaki Hens with Bok Choy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Cornish game hens (about 11/2 pounds each), halved; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 3/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce; 1/4 cup hoisin sauce; 1/4 cup rice vinegar; 1 2 -inch piece ginger, peeled and sliced; 2 small red chile peppers, halved (remove seeds for less heat); 1 bunch scallions; 1 grapefruit, halved; 1 medium head bok choy, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil; 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 Cornish game hens (about 11/2 pounds each), halved
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 2 -inch piece ginger, peeled and sliced
2 small red chile peppers, halved (remove seeds for less heat)
1 bunch scallions
1 grapefruit, halved
1 medium head bok choy, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted, for garnish

1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Season the hens with salt and pepper and place skin-side up in a roasting pan.
2
Roast until the skin is slightly crisp, about 25 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, combine the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, vinegar, ginger, 1 chile pepper and 1/4 cup water in a pot.
4
Cut half of the scallions into large pieces, and zest and juice half of the grapefruit; add to the pot.
5
Simmer, stirring occasionally, until thick and syrupy, about 20 minutes.
6
Brush the hens with a few tablespoons of the sauce and continue roasting until golden, about 8 more minutes.
7
Peel and segment the remaining grapefruit half and place in a bowl.
8
Thinly slice the remaining scallions and mince the remaining chile pepper; add to the bowl along with the bok choy, sesame oil, and salt and pepper to taste.
9
Place half a hen on each plate.
10
Stir any pan drippings into the remaining sauce and drizzle over the top.
11
Serve with the bok choy salad and garnish with sesame seeds.
12
Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

162

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* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 2 Cornish game hens (about 11/2 pounds each), halved, Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, 3/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce, 1/4 cup hoisin sauce, and more.

Yes, Teriyaki Hens with Bok Choy 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.

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Teriyaki Hens with Bok Choy

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