grilled cornish game hens
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This is 1 of my many favorite recipes. NOTE: This is 1 of my husband's favorite recipes because it like to have his own individual cornish hen.
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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 2 - green onions, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
- 4 - (20 ounces each) cornish game hens
How To Make grilled cornish game hens
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Step 1Coat grill rack with non-stick cooking spray before staring grill.
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Step 2In a small bowl, combine the butter, onions, garlic, 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
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Step 3Rub mixture under the skin and over the top of each hen.
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Step 4Sprinkle remaining salt and black pepper inside the hen cavities.
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Step 5Grill hens uncovered with the breasts side up over medium heat for 25 minutes.
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Step 6The turn breasts side down.
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Step 7Cover and grill for 25-35 minutes longer or until a meat thermometer reads 180 degrees and the meat juices run clear.
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