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Cornish Game Hen: Spatchcock Hen Recipe

Cornish Game Hen: Spatchcock Hen

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  • on November 22, 2011

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    This is a rockin recipe that I use all the time. Such a quick way to make a great meal!

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  • on November 18, 2011

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    I don't usually write reviews but for this one I have a nice memory associated with making it so I have to share raves.

    My 4 year old niece was staying for a sleepover, but because it snowed while she was here she had an extra night. For the 2nd night I didn't have much in the fridge that would appeal to a little one, and we were hungry from being out in the snow so wanted something hot but not elaborate or time-consuming. Strangely I had a cornish hen in the fridge, and broccoli with "cheese sauce" in the freezer. I remembered Alton's use of panini press, and it was a simple matter to split the bird with shears, season and splay it on the oiled press. It was great theater, then we shared the bird (really yummy, with lots of crispy skin, and broccoli with sauce, and it was a perfect dinner for the two of us. And only took 15-20 minutes total. She still remembers that dinner and so do I.

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  • on June 04, 2011

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    I made 4 on my George Foreman grill and the kitchen got smoky by the 3rd one even though I cleaned the grill after each one. I saw a spot on YouTube from Huts something or other where he used more seasoning. So, I used McCormick's Chicken Grill Mates with a shake of paprika and parsley flakes. They sat for 24 hours. They were definitely done (160 degrees after only 7 mins. but I took them to the grill and slathered 2 with apple butter bbq sauce and 2 with cherry glaze. FANTASTIC. What a fantastic idea. Hadn't made them in years and the last time I did, they were crispy on the outside and not done inside. Spatchcocking insured uniform cooking. WIll certainly made again. Did I mention that I planned to make them regardless of the cost, but they were on sale for $1.99/ pound? What luck.

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  • on December 17, 2010

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    I cook for some picky eater, they raved about this. Seasoned with garlic and herb Misses Dash.

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  • on December 02, 2010

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    I have tried so many cornish hen recipes only to find dry meat and not so crispy skin. This was THE BEST recipe I have found....easy, fast and DELICIOUS! Did it on my Cuisinart Griddler....and it was easy clean up. I found that if you make sure that the inside side of the bird is nice and dry there aren't near as many splatters. Thank you Alton - you rock!!!!

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  • on November 15, 2010

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    These were AMAZING!! But, VERY messy...splatters everywhere. The taste was worth it!!

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  • on November 13, 2010

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    Easy and so easy to modify! Thanks once again for great ideas Alton!!!!

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  • on June 10, 2010

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    I made this on my Foreman grill...the spatchcocking was a little messy, but the more times I've done it, the easier its getting. (I watched a video on You Tube after reading his instructions too to see how to do it. These were really, really good though. Well worth the trouble! Definitely making them again tonight, in fact!

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  • on November 28, 2009

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    I made this on my current Panini press and it turned out great. However, I had a difficult time balancing the bricks on it because my panini press is more rounded on top than the one used in the show. Any ideas on what brand he used?

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  • on January 05, 2009

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    Thanks, Alton! This one is a sure hit! You can season the birds any way you want and they come out great!

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