Barbecued Black Crows

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
13%
Barbecued Black Crows
515 min.
4
543kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your grilling game with a dish that’s as delicious as it is unique? Introducing Barbecued Black Crows, a mouthwatering recipe featuring succulent Rock Cornish hens that are marinated to perfection. This dish is not only gluten-free and dairy-free, making it suitable for a variety of dietary preferences, but it also packs a flavorful punch that will leave your taste buds dancing.

Imagine the aroma of tender hens sizzling on the grill, infused with a delightful blend of soy sauce, brown sugar, and aromatic spices. The marinade, enriched with ginger and garlic, creates a savory glaze that caramelizes beautifully, giving each bite a sweet and smoky flavor. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or any gathering, this dish serves four and is sure to impress your family and friends.

With a preparation time of just over eight hours, the real magic happens during the marination process, allowing the flavors to meld and penetrate the meat. Once grilled, the hens emerge with a crispy exterior and juicy interior, making them the star of your meal. Top it off with toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onions for an added crunch and burst of color. Get ready to fire up the grill and enjoy a culinary experience that’s both satisfying and memorable!

Ingredients

  • 32 oz cornish game hens skinless
  • 0.3 cup soya sauce 
  • tablespoons brown sugar packed
  • tablespoon sesame oil dark
  • tablespoon ginger grated
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper red crushed
  • tablespoons spring onion finely chopped
  • cloves garlic finely chopped
  • teaspoons sesame seed toasted
  • serving spring onion sliced

Equipment

  • bowl
  • grill
  • ziploc bags

Directions

  1. Place hens in resealable freezer plastic bag or large shallow glass dish. In small bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, gingerroot, pepper flakes, 3 tablespoons onions and the garlic; pour marinade over hens. Seal bag or cover dish. Refrigerate at least 8 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
  2. Heat gas or charcoal grill.
  3. Remove hens from marinade; discard marinade.
  4. Place hens, cut sides down, on grill over high heat. Cover grill; cook 14 to 16 minutes, turning occasionally, until juice of hens is clear when thickest pieces are cut to bone (at least 165°F).
  5. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
  6. Sprinkle with sesame seed and green onions.

Nutrition Facts

Calories543kcal
Protein30.95%
Fat60.31%
Carbs8.74%

Properties

Glycemic Index
39.75
Glycemic Load
0.52
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
16.438695700272%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.09mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.68mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:543.09kcal
27.15%
Fat:35.87g
55.18%
Saturated Fat:9.4g
58.76%
Carbohydrates:11.7g
3.9%
Net Carbohydrates:11.14g
4.05%
Sugar:9.26g
10.29%
Cholesterol:229.06mg
76.35%
Sodium:1224.56mg
53.24%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:41.42g
82.83%
Vitamin B3:13.76mg
68.82%
Selenium:27.76µg
39.66%
Vitamin B6:0.76mg
37.81%
Phosphorus:355.93mg
35.59%
Vitamin B2:0.43mg
25.09%
Zinc:2.83mg
18.88%
Potassium:628.16mg
17.95%
Vitamin K:18.51µg
17.63%
Vitamin B5:1.49mg
14.89%
Iron:2.6mg
14.43%
Magnesium:55.58mg
13.89%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.9%
Vitamin B12:0.75µg
12.47%
Manganese:0.22mg
10.82%
Copper:0.2mg
9.96%
Vitamin A:342.11IU
6.84%
Calcium:55.12mg
5.51%
Vitamin E:0.77mg
5.16%
Folate:15.48µg
3.87%
Vitamin C:3.05mg
3.7%
Fiber:0.55g
2.22%