Is it possible to marinate a cornish game hen?

[oppose]

i guess this would go for other poultry as well but is it possible to do and if so whats a good marinade and for how long? thanks

[Andy M.]

It sure is possible. Also, it doesn't take long. Thirty to sixty minutes should be enough.

Any marinade you would use for chicken or turkey will work.

[michen_122]

I have never really cooked game hen, how does it compare to other poultry?

[Robo410]

pretty much a small chicken...does not taste gamey as it is domesticated now

beautiful with a butter lemon herb dry white wine marinade

[Katie E]

Sure. I've done it. I recommend cutting them in half before marinating. They'll "get down" in the marinade better that way.

[kitchenelf]

You could use a basic Asian marinade:

low sodium soy sauce
dry sherry (the kind you drink, NOT cooking sherry)
fresh slivered ginger
fresh smashed garlic cloves
brown sugar
spring onions, chopped
sesame seeds
a couple drops of sesame oil

OR:

equal parts low sodium soy sauce, pineapple juice, and white wine - again with fresh ginger and fresh garlic.

Plain balsamic vinegar makes a GREAT marinade. The finished product is not vinegary per se - just has a great flavor. Again, fresh smashed garlic would be good in this one.