Cornish Game Hens Oriental Curried
Give your dinner table an exotic flair with this irresistible Cornish Game Hens Oriental Curried recipe. Perfectly roasted Cornish game hens are infused with the warm, aromatic blend of curry powder, turmeric, and fresh ginger, then simmered in a luscious coconut milk and soy sauce-based curry. The rich flavors are balanced by a touch of brown sugar, creating a savory-sweet harmony that pairs beautifully with fluffy jasmine rice. Basted to perfection and garnished with fresh cilantro for a pop of color, this dish delivers restaurant-quality sophistication right from your own oven. Ideal for impressing dinner guests or treating your family to something extraordinary, this recipe is a must-try for lovers of bold and fragrant curries.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 Cornish game hens
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons Curry powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground turmeric
- 1 cup Coconut milk
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- 2 cups Cooked jasmine rice (for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Rinse the Cornish game hens under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Season the hens inside and out with salt and ground black pepper, and set aside.
In a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until softened.
Add the minced garlic and ginger to the skillet, stirring frequently for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in the curry powder and ground turmeric, and cook for another 1 minute to toast the spices.
Pour in the coconut milk, chicken broth, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Stir well to combine and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Place the seasoned Cornish game hens in the skillet, breast side up. Spoon a bit of the curry sauce over the hens.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake the hens, uncovered, for 40-45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the meat.
Baste the hens with the curry sauce once or twice during the cooking process to keep them moist and flavorful.
Once done, remove the skillet from the oven. Let the hens rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired, and serve the hens with cooked jasmine rice, spooning the curry sauce over the top.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3138 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 138.4 g | 177% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.4 g | 172% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 800 mg | 267% | |
| Sodium | 8900 mg | 387% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 199.8 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.5 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.1 g | ||
| Protein | 252.9 g | 506% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 316 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 29.5 mg | 164% | |
| Potassium | 3212 mg | 68% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
