Hoisin Barbecued Game Hens With Stir Fried Vegetables

May 20, 2023May 20, 20230 0
Hoisin Barbecued Game Hens With Stir Fried Vegetables
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

3 Cornish hens
1/2 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
1/4 1/4 cup riesling wine or 1/4 cup other sweet wine
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fermented black beans ( rinsed and chopped )
2 teaspoons sesame chili oil ( I used half sesame oil , half chili oil )
2 teaspoons lime juice
3 garlic cloves , chopped
2 tablespoons ground ginger
1/3 cup chopped cilantro
3 tablespoons oil
1 cup sliced onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 1/2 tablespoons peeled minced ginger
1 cup thinly chopped carrot
1/2 cup diced celery
3/4 cup julienned red bell pepper
3/4 cup julienned yellow bell pepper
1/2 cup thinly chopped green cabbage
8 ounces bok choy , ends trimmed and sliced horizontally
2 teaspoons five-spice powder
3 tablespoons reduced salt soy sauce
1/4 cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon brown sugar

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
516
Sugar
15g
Fat
28g
This recipe for Hoisin Barbecued Game Hens With Stir Fried Vegetables is perfect for anyone looking for a healthy and delicious meal to enjoy with family and friends. The game hens are marinated in a flavorful hoisin sauce and grilled to perfection, while the stir-fried vegetables provide a variety of delicious flavors and textures. This dish is perfect for a summer barbecue or a family dinner and is sure to impress your guests. With its healthy ingredients and delicious flavors, this recipe is a great way to enjoy a nutritious and satisfying meal.

Instructions

1.Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
2.In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, wine, honey, vinegar, fermented black beans, chili oil, lime juice, garlic, ginger, and cilantro.
3.Wash hens and cut in half lengthwise. Pat dry with paper towels. Brush the hens inside and out with the hoisin mixture.
4.Place each hen, breast side down, on the preheated grill. Cook for 15-20 minutes, turning every 5-6 minutes and basting with the remaining hoisin mixture.
5.In a separate skillet or wok, heat the oil over high heat. Add onion, garlic, ginger, carrot, celery, red and yellow bell peppers, cabbage, bok choy, and five-spice powder. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes or until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
6.In another small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, chicken stock, and brown sugar. Add the mixture to the vegetables and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes.
7.Serve the cooked hens with the stir-fried vegetables and enjoy!

PROS

This recipe is a healthy and flavorful way to enjoy game hens and vegetables.

The mixture of hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and spices provides a variety of delicious flavors that complement the hens and vegetables perfectly.

CONS

This recipe may be difficult for novice cooks due to the use of a grill and stir-fry.

The Maillard reaction produced by the high heat cooking process may produce carcinogens in the food.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Game hens are an excellent source of protein, with each Cornish hen providing 21 grams of protein per serving.
Vegetables provide an excellent source of dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals, which promote heart health, digestive health, and overall wellness.

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