Thai hens

4 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
3 Rock Cornish hens fresh or frozen (about 1-1/2 lbs. each)
½ cup Kikkoman Teriyaki Sauce
1 tablespoon Grated lemon peel
1 tablespoon Lemon juice
2 Garlic cloves; pressed to...
½ teaspoon Ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 tablespoon Minced fresh cilantro

Directions

Split hens lengthwise. Rinse halves; drain and pat dry. Combine next 5 ingredients; pour over halves in large plastic bag. Press air out of bag; close top securely. Turn bag over several times to coat halves. Refrigerate 8 hours, or overnight; turn bag over occasionally. Reserving marinade, place hens on rack of broiler pan.

Broil about 7 inches from heat 45 to 50 minutes, or until tender; turn over frequently and brush with reserved marinade. Remove to serving platter; immediately sprinkle with cilantro.

Makes 4 to 6 servings.

Source: A PARADE OF CHINESE SPECIALTIES Reprinted with the permission of Kikkoman International Inc. Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias

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