grilled cornish hens

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Rev BJ Friley
Vicksburg, MS

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

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
cook time 50 Min
method Grill

Ingredients For grilled cornish hens

  • 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

  • 1
    Before starting the grill - Coat grill rack with non-stick cooking spray
  • 2
    In a small bowl - Combine the butter, onions, garlic, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 3
    Rub mixture under the skin and over the top of each game hen
  • 4
    Sprinkle remaining salt and pepper inside the hen cavities
  • 5
    Grill hens uncovered breast side up over medium heat for 25 minutes
  • 6
    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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