Tabaka with Teriyaki Glaze and Pineapple Salsa
Tabaka with Teriyaki Glaze and Pineapple Salsa is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. This dish is a combination of crispy and juicy chicken, sweet and tangy teriyaki glaze, and refreshing pineapple salsa. It is a perfect blend of flavors that will leave your taste buds wanting more.
Ingredients:
- 2 whole Cornish hens
- 1 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup diced pineapple
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Serves: 4
Cooking Tips:
- Make sure to pat the hens dry before seasoning them with salt and pepper.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the hens are cooked through.
- Let the hens rest for a few minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute.
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Season the hens with salt and pepper and place them on a baking sheet.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the teriyaki sauce, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and pineapple juice.
4. Brush the teriyaki glaze over the hens, making sure to coat them evenly.
5. Bake the hens for 35-40 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
6. While the hens are baking, prepare the pineapple salsa by combining the diced pineapple, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeno pepper in a bowl.
7. Season the salsa with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Serve the hens with the pineapple salsa on the side.
Appearance and Taste:
Tabaka with Teriyaki Glaze and Pineapple Salsa is a visually stunning dish with golden brown and crispy skin on the hens. The teriyaki glaze adds a beautiful shine to the hens, while the pineapple salsa adds a pop of color. The taste is a perfect balance of sweet and savory, with the teriyaki glaze providing a rich umami flavor and the pineapple salsa adding a refreshing and tangy note.
Type of Dish:
Main Course
3 Main Ingredients:
- Cornish hens
- Teriyaki sauce
- Pineapple salsa
