Sat 15 Mar 2008
Serves 2-3
For a traditional Russian Cornish, use a heavy iron skillet to weight hens while grilling. Called tabaka-style in Russia, pressed chicken is popular because it browns quickly and holds its shape well.
2 fresh Cornish game hens
6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Kosher salt and pepper to taste
lemon wedges (optional)
With poultry shears or sharp knife, cut along both sides of backbone and remove. On flat surface, spread out hens skin side up and press down on breast bones to flatten.
In a dish combine lemon juice and garlic. Add hens to marinade, turning to coat well. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour or longer.
Remove hens from marinade, rub lightly with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place hens on grill, skin side up, and top with a heavy iron skillet or other pan filled with 1 pound heat-proof object, to flatten. Grill, 5 to 6 inches above medium-hot coals. After 15 minutes turn hens and replace weight. Continue grilling for another 15 to 20 minutes or until hens are well browned and cooked through. To serve, garnish hens with lemon wedges.
Chicken Recipes – The Perdue Chicken Cookbook
Copyright (C) by Mitzi Perdue – Used with Permission
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