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CORNISH HENS ON A ROTISSERIE



Cornish Hens on a Rotisserie image

I went online and bought the Rotisserie pictured, it is much bigger than what I need but I could not pass it up. I made 32 hens! These are truly the best IF you have a ROTISSERIE that works well and maintains the exact temp when cooking. You can use this recipe also for whole chicken,goose,duck,turkey or even boneless pork loin.

Provided by Timothy H.

Categories     Poultry

Time 50m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 -2 Cornish hen
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon lavender
1/4 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon dried savory
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf, crumbled
1/8 teaspoon coriander
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Wash the hens under cold water and pat dry with a paper towel. Mix all the spices together and rub the outside of the hen making sure it is coated with the spice very well. Slide the hens on to the the rod and secure with cotton string around the end of the legs and wings.
  • If you have a rotisserie, set temp to 350 or on the medium setting. Cook hens 30-40 or until temp reaches 170 in the thigh area . Let set for 5-7 minutes before serving.
  • You can also use your oven set at 350,I have found it works the best if you can set the hens on a small rack inside a roasting pan ans baste the last 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.2, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 108.8, Sodium 228, Carbohydrate 1.4, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.1, Protein 24.2

HERB GARLIC ROTISSERIE CORNISH GAME HENS



Herb Garlic Rotisserie Cornish Game Hens image

This is a quick Cornish hen recipe that has a fruit sweet taste. These can also be baked or roasted. Be sure to baste along the way. You also can cut this in half if needed.

Provided by Timothy H.

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 rock cornish hens
3/4 cup butter, at room temp
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
2 tangerines, juice of or 1 large orange
1 teaspoon of fresh mint, minced
1 teaspoon green onion, minced
1 teaspoon parsley
3 teaspoons aloha shoyu
1 tablespoon sea salt

Steps:

  • Rinse game hens and pat dry. In mixing bowl, blend all ingredients (except hens) into a paste. Rub herb paste thoroughly over the game hens and into the cavities, as well.
  • Secure onto the rotisserie and roast for fifty five minutes to one hour, or until golden brown. If you don't have a rotisserie, you can bake the game hens in a three hundred and fifty degree oven for the same amount of time, until brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 875, Fat 69.8, SaturatedFat 27.6, Cholesterol 397.7, Sodium 1679.9, Carbohydrate 1.2, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 57.8

ROTISSERIE ASIAN-STYLE CORNISH GAME HENS



Rotisserie Asian-Style Cornish Game Hens image

If your rotisserie is not large enough to hold four hens just prepare three! Plan ahead the hens need to marinade for a minimum of 5 hours.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Chicken

Time 6h

Yield 4 hens

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup hoisin sauce
3 tablespoons chili-garlic sauce
3 tablespoons dark sesame oil
3 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon ginger powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 green onion (sliced in half)
4 Cornish hens (up to about 1-1/2 pounds)
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
2 teaspoons cornstarch
sesame seeds
chopped green onion

Steps:

  • In a shallow dish mix together the first 7 ingredients, then transfer to a large heavy ziploc plastic freezer bag, add in the hens; seal the bag and toss to coat.
  • Refrigerate for about 5 hours.
  • Remove the hens and thread on the rotisserie (reserve the marinade and discard the green onion halves).
  • Pour the reserved marinade in a small saucepan.
  • Reserve 1/4-cup of the chicken broth and pour the rest in with the marinade; bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • In a small cup whisk together the reserved 1/4 cup chicken broth with 2 teaspoons cornstarch; add to the simmering sauce, and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Prepare the gill to medium heat, or whatever heat desired to rotisserie.
  • Secure the hens with strong string, then thread the hens onto the rotisserie rack, sprinkle with black pepper if desired.
  • Grill until the hens are done about 1 hour.
  • Place the hens on a platter and sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions.
  • Serve hens with sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 476.1, Fat 19.4, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 218, Sodium 749.1, Carbohydrate 22.4, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 17.7, Protein 50.8

ROTISSERIE MARINATED CORNISH HENS



Rotisserie Marinated Cornish Hens image

Marinating any kind of meat adds so much to the flavor and also helps make the meat more tender. Cornish hens are no exception. The following marinade works great on chicken as well. Although I cooked these on the Rotisserie you can go ahead and roast them in the oven and they will turn out perfect.

Provided by Timothy H.

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 Cornish hens
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup orange juice
6 garlic cloves, smashed
6 scallions, white, light green and green parts chopped
1/2 bunch chopped cilantro
1/2 bunch chopped parsley
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Rinse and pat dry the hens. You shouldn't have any giblets in the cavity but if you do, go ahead and discard them. Place the hens in a large container that you can cover and refrigerate.
  • Mix all of the other ingredients in a bowl. Pour them over the hens, making sure they are all coated. Cover the container and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours. You can marinate these over night if needed.
  • Remove the hens from the marinade and prepare them for cooking. If you are going to Rotisserie them, make sure you tie the legs and wigs tightly so they don't dangle and get burned.
  • Cook the hens for approximately 1 hour, until meat is cooked through and hens are evenly browned.
  • If you are going to cook them in the oven, preheat it to 375 degrees. Place the hens on a roasting pan and cook for approximately 1 hour, flipping the birds so they brown evenly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 565, Fat 37.4, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 217.5, Sodium 170.2, Carbohydrate 6.6, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 3.2, Protein 48.9

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