Grilled Cornish Hens

Name: Grilled Cornish Hens
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
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

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
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How to Make Grilled Cornish Hens

Step-by-Step

Before starting the grill - Coat grill rack with non-stick cooking spray
In a small bowl - Combine the butter, onions, garlic, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper
Rub mixture under the skin and over the top of each game hen
Sprinkle remaining salt and pepper inside the hen cavities
Grill hens uncovered breast side up over medium heat for 25 minutes
Turn 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

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About Grilled Cornish Hens

Course/Dish: Chicken Other Main Dishes

Main Ingredient: Chicken

Regional Style: American

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