Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 Cornish game hens
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • 2 garlic cloves (finely minced)
  • 1 teaspoon ginger (finely grated (or ginger paste))
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 onion (chopped)
  • 1 lemon (halved)
  • 8 ounces plain Greek yogurt
  • 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove (finely minced)
  • 1-2 teaspoons honey (start with 1 teaspoon)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric (optional)

Instruction

  • Combine the salt, pepper, garam masala, garlic, ginger, honey and olive oil in a bowl and mix to make a paste.
  • Rub the mixture all over both of the Cornish hens.
  • Let them sit in the fridge, uncovered, overnight.
  • Heat an Instant Pot using the saute setting and a non-stick insert (if using the stainless steel insert, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil).
  • Place the Cornish hens in and brown on both sides (about 2-3 minutes per side). If they both won't fit comfortably, brown one at a time.
  • Add the chicken broth, lemon halves (lightly squeeze them before adding them) and onion to the Instant Pot, along with the browned Cornish hens.
  • Set the Instant Pot to pressure cook for 20 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then use the quick release to release the remaining pressure.
  • Place on an oven safe sheet and broil for 3-5 minutes, until the top has browned and the skin has crisped.
  • Serve whole with the yogurt dipping sauce.