Thai-Curried Game Hens Recipe

Name: Thai-Curried Game Hens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons grapeseed oil or olive oil, divided; 2 teaspoons (about) Thai red curry paste*; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk*; 1 cup low-salt chicken broth; 2 5.95-ounce cans straw mushrooms, drained; 3 kaffir lime leaves or 2 teaspoons grated lime peel; 2 tablespoons fish sauce (such as nam pla or nuoc nam)*; 1 tablespoon (packed) golden brown sugar; 6 cherry tomatoes; 2 1 1/4-pound Cornish game hens, thawed if frozen, halved lengthwise, backbones removed; Fresh basil leaves; Small fresh or dried red chiles** (optional garnish)

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons grapeseed oil or olive oil, divided
2 teaspoons (about) Thai red curry paste*
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk*
1 cup low-salt chicken broth
2 5.95-ounce cans straw mushrooms, drained
3 kaffir lime leaves or 2 teaspoons grated lime peel
2 tablespoons fish sauce (such as nam pla or nuoc nam)*
1 tablespoon (packed) golden brown sugar
6 cherry tomatoes
2 1 1/4-pound Cornish game hens, thawed if frozen, halved lengthwise, backbones removed
Fresh basil leaves
Small fresh or dried red chiles** (optional garnish)

1
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat.
2
Add curry paste and tomato paste and stir until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
3
Add coconut milk, broth, mushrooms, kaffir lime leaves, fish sauce, and brown sugar; bring to simmer.
4
Remove from heat.
5
Add cherry tomatoes.
6
Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
7
Preheat oven to 350F.
8
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large nonstick skillet over high heat.
9
Sprinkle hens with salt and pepper.
10
Add hens to skillet and cook until browned, about 4 minutes per side.
11
Transfer hens to 13x9x2-inch glass or ceramic baking dish.
12
Pour sauce over.
13
Bake uncovered until hens are cooked through, about 35 minutes.
14
Transfer hens to shallow serving bowl; tent with foil.
15
Skim fat from sauce.
16
Pour sauce into large skillet; boil 5 minutes.
17
Pour sauce over hens.
18
Garnish with basil and chiles, if desired.
19
*Sold in the Asian foods section of many supermarkets and at Asian markets.
20
**Use any type of small fresh or dried chiles you find in the produce section or spice section of the supermarket.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons grapeseed oil or olive oil, divided, 2 teaspoons (about) Thai red curry paste*, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, 1 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk*, and more.

Yes, Thai-Curried Game Hens falls under the Seafood 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Thai-Curried Game Hens

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Variations & substitutions

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