Roasting Cornish Hens; Tandoori Chicken - Breville BOV800 Instruction Booklet

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ROASTING CORNISH HENS

1.
Rub melted butter all over the hen.
Lightly grease the drip tray and insert
the roasting pan to catch the drippings.
Season the hens with salt and pepper.
Place skin side up.
2.
Set the wire rack in the bottom height
position. Turn the function dial until the
indicator on the LCD screen points to
the ROAST function.
3.
Set the temperature to 190˚C/ 375˚F
with convection turned on. Set the
timer for 30 minutes. Press the START/
CANCEL button to activate.
Roast the chicken for 30 minutes or
4.
until a meat thermometer inserted into
the thickest part of the thigh (not near
the bone) registers 76˚C/170˚F.
5.
For a crispier skin, brush 2 tablespoons
of melted butter on the skin and broil
at 205˚C/ 400˚F for 1-2 minutes, taking
care not to burn the skin.
Serve with wedges of lemon, ruby red
grapefruit and pan drippings.
TIP: Cornish hens have a prominent
breast and good covering of meat.
Originated in Cornwell but bread mainly
in USA, available in gourmet butchers
or Deli's. If not available use 2 x small
chickens.
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TANDOORI CHICKEN

Function: ROAST
Temperature: 190˚C/375˚F
Cooking Time: 35 minutes
Convection Fan: ON
Makes: 6 servings
1 cup Balkan style yogurt*
2 lemons, juiced
1 tablespoon ginger, freshly grated
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons Garam masala
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground paprika
½ teaspoon ground cayenne
2 tablespoons honey
10-12 Bone-in skinless chicken thighs
1.
In a medium sized bowl, combine
yogurt, lemon juice, ginger, garlic,
coriander, cumin, garam masala, salt,
black pepper, paprika, cayenne and
honey.
2.
Cut three diagonal slits on each thigh
cutting nearly to the bone. Pour the
marinade into a re-sealable plastic bag.
3.
Place the chicken thighs into the bag
and coat with the marinade. Refrigerate
at least 2 hours or up to 12 hours.
4.
Place the chicken onto the grill rack
inserted into the Breville baking pan to
catch drippings.
5.
Set the wire rack in the bottom rack
height position. Turn the function dial
until the indicator on the LCD screen
points to the ROAST function.
6.
Set the temperature to 190°C/375°F
with convection turned on. Set the
timer for 35 minutes. Press the START/
CANCEL button to activate.
7.
Roast the chicken for 35 minutes or
until a meat thermometer registers
76˚C/170˚F when inserted into the
deepest part of the chicken thigh.
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