Try easy EXCITE ME TONIGHT! CHICKEN! Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients!
INGREDIENTS
2 6 small rock cornish game hens or 6 broiler chicken halves FOR A LEBANESE MARINADE 4 -6 garlic cloves, finely minced 1?4 - 1?2 cup fresh lemon juice (depending on how much you like lemon!) 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped 1 teaspoon paprika 1?4 - 1?2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) 1 teaspoon salt 1?2 teaspoon ground black pepper, fresh 1?2 cup olive oil FOR A TURKISH MARINADE 1 cup plain yogurt 1 tablespoon paprika 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon or 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1?4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste) 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 large lemon, juice of salt (to taste) fresh ground pepper (to taste) FOR A MOROCCAN MARINADE 1 tablespoon paprika 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1?2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1?2 cup unsalted butter, melted or 1/2 cup olive oil 1 large lemon, juice of salt (to taste) fresh ground pepper (to taste) FOR AN EGYPTIAN MARINADE 1?2 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons ground coriander 1 onion, grated 3 garlic cloves, finely minced 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
DIRECTIONS
If using boneless chicken pieces, cut into 1 inch cubes and place in a shallow non-reactive container; if using whole birds, butterfly them; if using broiler halves, leave whole; select one of the marinades, then combine the ingredients for it in a bowl and pour over chicken; cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 6 hours or overnight. Bring the meat to room temperature; meanwhile prepare your gas or charcoal grill or preheat broiler. Remove the meat from the marinade, reserving the marinade; if using chicken cubes thread onto skewers; place skewers, butterflied or halved birds on the grill rack or a broiler pan and grill or broil until cooked through, basting with the reserved marinade. Cooking time will depend upon size of poultry pieces; do not let meat become dry;. Whole fryer (3-4 pounds) 60 - 70 minutes; Whole Roaster (5-7 pounds) 22 minutes a pound, Butterflied whole chicken (3-5 pounds) 45-50 minutes; Whole Cornish hens (18-24 oz) 45-55 minutes; Whole capon (4-8 lbs) 15-20 min a pound; Breast half, bone in (6-8 oz) 10-15 minutes a side; Breast half, boneless (4 oz) 8-10 min a side & (6-8 oz) 10-15 minutes a side; leg or thigh (8 or 4 oz) 10-15 minutes a side; Drumstick (4 oz) 8-12 minutes a side & (8-16 oz) 10-15 minutes a side; wings or wing drumette (2-3 oz) 8-12 minutes a side Remove from oven when meat thermometer reads 175-180F; temperature will continue to rise as it stands.
by: NcMysteryShopper
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