Grilled Peanut-Lime Cornish Hens

Grilled Peanut-Lime Cornish Hens

andrewzimmern.com

Grilled Cornish Hens marinated in peanut-lime and grilled to perfection, served with spicy-sweet peanut sauce. Perfect for a flavorful dinner.

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Cooking tools:

  • Food processor
  • Grill
  • Instant-read thermometer
  • Microplane
  • Zip-top bag
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Saucepan
  • Stove
  • Tongs
  • Pastry brush
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Serving platter
  • Serving bowl
  • Refrigerator

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup rice wine or sherry
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons finely grated fresh ginger
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil, plus more for grilling
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish
  • 3 Cornish hens or small chickens (about 1 1/2 pounds each), quartered
  • Salt
  • Lime wedges, for serving
  • Cooked sticky rice, for serving
  • 1/3 cup unsalted roasted peanuts
  • 1 tablespoon peanut oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons sambal oelek or other Asian chile sauce
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock or low-sodium broth
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 small fresh red chile—stemmed, seeded and thinly sliced

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