Grilled Cornish Hens

By Rev BJ Friley
@RevBJFriley

This is 1 of my late wife's recipes. She was a member on Just A Pinch.com

justapinch.com/me/mbf

Brenda Kay Friley...May 27, 1965 - September 19, 2012

We was married on October 9, 2010...pictures of our wedding is in my photo album

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Serves:

Cook:

50 Min

Method:

Grill

Ingredients

1/4 c: butter, softened
2: green onions, finely chopped
3: garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp: salt
1/2 tsp: black pepper, divided
4: (20 oz each) cornish game hens

How to Make Grilled Cornish Hens

Step-by-Step

1Before starting the grill - Coat grill rack with non-stick cooking spray
2In a small bowl - Combine the butter, onions, garlic, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper
3Rub mixture under the skin and over the top of each game hen
4Sprinkle remaining salt and pepper inside the hen cavities
5Grill hens uncovered breast side up over medium heat for 25 minutes
6Turn breast side down, cover and grill for 25 - 35 minutes longer or until a meat thermometer reads 180 degrees F and the meat juices run clear