Asian Grilled Cornish Hens |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
1/4 cup hoisin sacue |
2 tablespoons sesame seeds |
3 tablespoons chile-garlic sauce |
3 tablespoons dark sesame oil |
3 tablespoons honey |
1 teaspoon ground ginger |
4 (1 to 1 1/2 pound) cornish hens |
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can chicken broth |
2 teaspoons cornstrach |
garnishes: sliced green onions or green onion curls |
Directions:
1. Combine first 6 ingredients in a shallow dish or large heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag, gently squeezing to blend; add cornish hens. Cover or seal, and chill 30 minutes, turning occasionally.
2. Remove cornish hens from marinade, reserving marinade.
3. Prepare fire by piling charcoal or lava rocks on 1 side of grill, leaving the other side empty. Place rack on grill. Arrange cornish hens over empty side; grill, covered with grill lid, 45 minutes or until done.
4. Pour reserved marinade into a small saucepan. Reserve 1/4 cup chicken broth, and add remaining chicken broth to mariande. Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat; boil, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.
5. Whisk together cornstarch and reserved 1/4 cup chicken broth until smooth. Whisk into marinade mixture; boil, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Serve with cornish hens, garnish, if desired.
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