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Cornish Hens, Southern Style

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Cook out, Main Course
Cuisine American, Asian

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cornish hen per person thawed
  • Hoisin sauce [find in the Asian section]
  • honey
  • soy sauce
  • salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Remove any extra wrapped pieces from inside hen [sometimes the neck etc are wrapped and packed inside].  Rinse hens and pat dry.  Season.  Place in baking pan or prepare for grill.
  • Mix equal parts Hoisin sauce and honey and add a couple dashes of soy sauce.
  • Cook hens, basting occasionally with sauce during the last half of cooking time.  Watch carefully so it doesn't burn.  Cooking time will depend on size of hen and cooking method.  Heat should be medium to medium high, 350-375.  Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness in the meaty area of the thigh
Keyword Asian hens, cornish hens, grilled chicken, hoisin sauce