Grilled Cornish Game Hens
By
Brenda friley
@mbf
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NOTE: This is 1 of my husband's favorite recipes because it like to have his own individual cornish hen.
★★★★★ 1 vote5
Ingredients
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1/4 cbutter, softened
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2green onions, finely chopped
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3 clovegarlic, minced
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1 tspsalt
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1/2 tspblack pepper, divided
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4(20 ounces each) cornish game hens
How to Make Grilled Cornish Game Hens
- Coat grill rack with non-stick cooking spray before staring grill.
- In a small bowl, combine the butter, onions, garlic, 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- Rub mixture under the skin and over the top of each hen.
- Sprinkle remaining salt and black pepper inside the hen cavities.
- Grill hens uncovered with the breasts side up over medium heat for 25 minutes.
- The turn breasts side down.
- Cover and grill for 25-35 minutes longer or until a meat thermometer reads 180 degrees and the meat juices run clear.