Barbecued Cornish Hens
- Total Time
- 45 minutes
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Ingredients
Yield:4 servings
- 4Cornish hens, about ¾ pound each, split in half
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- 1teaspoon ground cumin
- 1teaspoon ground coriander
- 2teaspoons fresh rosemary leaves, chopped, or 1 teaspoon dried
- 2teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, chopped, or 1 teaspoon dried
- 2teaspoons garlic, chopped fine
- 2teaspoons olive oil
- 2tablespoons melted butter, if desired
- 2tablespoons chopped parsley or chervil
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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)
249 calories; 20 grams fat; 7 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 9 grams monounsaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 1 gram carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 0 grams sugars; 15 grams protein; 232 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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- Step 1
With a meat pounder or mallet, pound the hens halves to flatten.
- Step 2
Combine the spices and the herbs, except the parsley. Blend well.
- Step 3
Rub the hens on both sides with the mixture and place them, skin sides down, on a large baking dish. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes.
- Step 4
Preheat charcoal grill or oven broiler.
- Step 5
If charcoal broiling, place the hens, skin sides down, on the grill. When the skins are nicely browned, turn the hens and cook for about 15 minutes, brushing with the oil every 5 minutes. Then turn over onto the skin sides for about 5 minutes, or until done.
- Step 6
If using the oven broiler, lay the hens in a shallow baking dish. Place the dish about 5 inches from the source of heat. Cook for 10 minutes, brushing the hens with the oil. Turn the pieces and continue broiling for about 10 minutes more. Baste often until cooked through and browned.
- Step 7
Pour on melted butter if desired. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
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kac
Try spatchcocking the Cornish game hen. Cooks beautifully on the grill.
Es
I used 2 poussins and this was a delicious dinner for 2 with 1/2 bird left over. Seasoning is delicious and skin looked lacquered.
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