grilled cornish game hens

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25 Pinches
vicksburg, MS
Updated on Sep 7, 2012

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

  • Step 1
    Coat grill rack with non-stick cooking spray before staring grill.
  • Step 2
    In a small bowl, combine the butter, onions, garlic, 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  • Step 3
    Rub mixture under the skin and over the top of each hen.
  • Step 4
    Sprinkle remaining salt and black pepper inside the hen cavities.
  • Step 5
    Grill hens uncovered with the breasts side up over medium heat for 25 minutes.
  • Step 6
    The turn breasts side down.
  • Step 7
    Cover 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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