Curryish Cornish Hens Recipe


Submitted by superrad

Makes 1 serving


A yummy spice rub for the hens. Adapted from Alton Brown's Grilled Curry Cornish Hens

Ingredients
4 oz cornish hen
1/2 tsp salt
3 tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp fennel seeds
1/2 tsp coriander
1/4 tsp paprika
Directions
  1. Heat oven to 500, 550 if you can get it, with cast iron skillet or grill and foil wrapped brick inside.

  2. Defrost cornish game hen, cut out back bone, lay flat. Rub salt inside and out

  3. In a small saucepan heat oil until it shimmers.

  4. Add cumin, fennel, coriander and paprika and heat until you hear popping.

  5. Remove from heat, allow to cool.

  6. Blend until pureed.

  7. Lovingly massage cornish game hen with puree.

  8. Pull out oven rack with cast iron grill, place cornish game hen, skin side down, and top with brick. Stuff it back in the oven.

  9. Allow to cook 10 minutes, then flip. Allow to cook 10 minutes more.

Categories

Chicken, Main Dish, American, Indian, Barbecue, Grill, Roast

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 159.1g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
517
Calories from Fat
407
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
45.2g
70%
Saturated Fat
6.5g
32%
Cholesterol
120mg
40%
Sodium
1237mg
52%
Total Carbohydrates
1.0g
0%
Dietary Fiber
0.6g
2%
Protein
26.7g
Vitamin A 7% • Vitamin C 2%
Calcium 3% • Iron 10%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
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Nutrition Grade
96% confidence
C 		  Good points
  • No sugar
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