Tandoori Marinated Cornish Hens on the Rotisserie

Name: Tandoori Marinated Cornish Hens on the Rotisserie
Prep time: 5 h 35 min
Cook time: 5 h 35 min
Total time: 5 h 35 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons cayenne; 1 sprig Fresh cilantro; 1 teaspoon coriander; 4 cornish hens; 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped; 6 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoons ground white pepper; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 59 milliliters fresh lime juice; 6 servings Lime wedges; 454 grams plain yogurt, drained through a strainer lined with cheesecloth for 2 hours; 1 teaspoon saffron threads; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 6 servings Thinly sliced white onion; 1 medium yellow onion, coarsely chopped

Tandoori Marinated Cornish Hens on the Rotisserie might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 6. Watching your figure? This gluten free and primal recipe has 691 calories, 55g of protein, and 45g of fat per serving. This recipe covers 26% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Not If you have lime juice, lime wedges, kosher salt, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the saffron threads you could follow this main course with the Saffron Ice Cream as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 5 hours and 35 minutes.

Instructions

Place onion, garlic, ginger, saffron, lime juice, yogurt and the remaining spices in a bowl. Stir to combine.

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Lime Juice

Saffron

Garlic

Ginger

Spices

Yogurt

Onion

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Bowl

Place the hens in a baking dish and rub the entire hen, including the cavity with the marinade. Cover the hens and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours.

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Dry Seasoning Rub

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Baking Pan

Preheat the grill to high. Skewer the hens on the rotisserie and grill for approximately 1 1/4 hours or until cooked through.

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Skewers

Grill

Place the sliced onions in a bowl of ice water, cover and refrigerate while the hens are grilling. Right before serving, remove the onions from the water and pat dry. Half the hens and serve with onion slices, cilantro sprigs and lime wedges.

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Lime Wedge