The hen in orange and lemon juice offers a soft meat with a very delicate flavor, capable of combining with almost any side dish.
The recipe for Baked hen with lemon and orange juice has its roots in the traditional cuisine of the region, where citrus fruits are key ingredients. Over the years, this preparation has become an emblematic dish, appreciated for its soft and delicate flavor. For Salvadorans, this recipe represents a link to their culinary traditions and the taste for fresh and tropical flavors.
Get ready to prepare this delicious recipe together, you will love it!
Baked hen with lemon and orange juice
Ingredients
1 Hen
1 tablespoon of Ground pepper
3 Peeled garlic bulbs
1 cup of Lemon juice
1 cup of Orange juice
1 cup of White wine
1 tablespoon of Dried oregano
Ground cumin
1 pinch of Salt
Preparation
Step 1 : The hen is carefully washed and pierced in several places with a fork so that it absorbs the marinade.
Step 2 : In a bowl, crushed garlic cloves, salt, oregano, pepper, and cumin are mixed.
Step 3 : Add the orange juice, lemon juice, and wine, mixing well until all ingredients are integrated.
Step 4 : Place the hen in a container and add the marinade, including the garlic cloves, making sure that all are inside the hen.
Step 5 : Let it marinate overnight.
Step 6 : The next day, preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and bake the hen for about five hours, basting it with its own juices every 30 minutes.
Step 7 : If the breast browns too quickly, cover it with aluminum foil to prevent burning.
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