Best Hoisin Glazed Cornish Hen Recipes

HOISIN-GLAZED CORNISH HEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a very deep pot, bring enough oil to fill the pot by 2/3 of the way. Heat the oil to 350 degrees F.
• Add the hen slowly to the oil and fry for 8 to 10 minutes on each side until golden brown and have reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
• Remove the hen from the oil and drain on a paper towel.
• Whisk together in a large bowl, the hoisin, honey, red pepper flakes, and the scallions. Brush mixture over the cooked hen on both sides and reserve the extra sauce for dipping.
• Place in oven for about 7 minutes. Take out. Flip over and brush reserved hoisin sauce on flipped side. Place in oven for another 7 minutes.

HOISIN-GLAZED CORNISH HEN

Steps:

• Pre-heat oil in a pot large enough to fit a Cornish hen comfortably, to about 350 degrees.
• Thoroughly wash and pat Cornish hen dry to avoid unnecessary spatter, and carefully ease into hot oil.
• Cook for 8-10 minutes on each side until you see that it is turning slightly golden brown around the edges and crispy.
• Remove and place on cooling rack.
• In a small bowl, prepare glaze by mixing together first 4 ingredients, adding red pepper flakes to your heat preference. Baste entire hen liberally with the glaze.
• Pop in pre-heated oven at 350 degrees for about 8 minutes or until it gets crispy.
• Flip over, and re-baste bottom of hen, and put back in oven for another 8 minutes to crisp up the other side.
• Let rest before serving. You can cut into quarters for 2 servings, or serve whole.
• Serve alongside steamed veggies and/or Jasmine rice for a complete meal!

HOISIN-GLAZED CORNISH HEN

Steps:

• Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a very deep pot, bring enough oil to fill the pot by 2/3 of the way. Heat the oil to 350 degrees F. Add the hen slowly to the oil and fry for 8 to 10 minutes on each side until golden brown and have reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Remove the hen from the oil and drain on a paper towel. Whisk together in a large bowl, the hoisin, honey, red pepper flakes, and the scallions. Brush mixture over the cooked hen on both sides and reserve the extra sauce for dipping. Place in oven for about 7 minutes. Take out. Flip over and brush reserved hoisin sauce on flipped side. Place in oven for another 7 minutes. Recipe courtesy Aaron McCargo Jr.