GRILLED TERIYAKI GAME HENS
Jason Glover
6
10 minutes
40 minutes
445
These grilled teriyaki game hens are super simple and bursting with flavor! A great option if you're tired of grilled chicken!
Ingredients
- 3 game hens (or small chickens)
- 1 ½ cups soy sauce
- 1 tbsp puréed ginger
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp fish sauce
- ½ white onion, diced
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Tools
- Large Ziploc bag
- Large bowl
- Grill
- Instant read thermometer
Directions
- Cut the game hens in half and place in a large ziploc bag.
- Combine the ingredients for the marinade in a large bowl and whisk until well combined.
- Pour into the ziploc bag with the hens and refrigerate for 3-4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Remove the game hens from the fridge and allow to come to room temperature about 1-2 hours before grilling.
- Preheat your grill and lightly oil the grates.
- Place the hens, cut side down, onto the grill and cook for 15-20 minutes.
- Flip the hens and continue cooking for about 15-20 minutes, or until an internal temperature of 165°F is reached.
- Let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
