Impress yourself and your guests! This is so easy to prepare, with excellent results.
Duq'qah Spatchcock Chicken (or Cornish Game Hens)
1-2 chickens, depending on number of guests, or, generally 1/2 Cornish Game hen per guest
Dijon mustard, to coat the hens
Duq'qah (Dukkah, Duckah, etc), to coat the hens
drizzle olive oil
Sprinkle salt, to tastes
With Kitchen shears, cut out the spines of the hens, and reserve for chicken stock (in a freezer for later use). Flatten the hens and coat lightly with the Dijon mustard. Coat again with the Duq'qah and pinches of salt. Chill until ready to cook.
Preheat oven to 350ºF. Place hens in a roaster or prepare for the grill, with a drizzle of olive oil. Roast, flattened in the pan, for about an hour, or until the meat is loose from the bones. If on the grill, heat low and slow and turn hens every few minutes, until cooked through.
Let the meat rest.
Cut at the table. Enjoy!
