GRILLED MEDITERRANEAN CORNISH GAME HENS

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Wow, these look fantastic and taste as good as they look! Serve with Grilled Pita Salad for a great meal straight from the barbeque! From Woman's Day magazine,1999.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Poultry

Time 27m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional)
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 (1 1/2 lb) Cornish hens, halved, backbone removed with kitchen shears
lemon wedge

Steps:

  • Mix spices in a small bowl.
  • Rub all over hens and grill immediately, or cover airtight and refrigerate up to 24 hours.
  • Heat barbecue grill.
  • Place hens, skin side down, 4 to 6 inches above heat source.
  • Grill 20 to 30 minutes, turning once, until meat is opaque near the bone and juices run clear when thigh is pierced.
  • Serve with lemon wedges.
  • Enjoy!

Sashanae Lawrence
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Cornish hens. It's easy to make and the results are amazing.


Shan Ni
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These Cornish hens were so easy to make and they were absolutely delicious. The marinade was perfect and the hens were cooked to perfection.


Yasir Jutt
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I followed the recipe exactly and the hens turned out perfect. They were cooked evenly and the marinade gave them a delicious flavor.


Jimoh Joy
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This recipe is a keeper! The hens were grilled to perfection and the marinade was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Jessy Memon
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I'm not a big fan of Cornish hens, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The hens were really tasty and the marinade was delicious.


Rizwan Aslam
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The marinade for this recipe was amazing! The hens were so flavorful and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Azlynn Tabor
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These Cornish hens were a little dry for my taste. I think I should have cooked them for a shorter amount of time.


Gilbert Almonte
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I love this recipe because it's so easy to make. I just throw the hens in the marinade and let them sit overnight. Then I grill them the next day and they're always perfect.


Kwame Appiah
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I followed the recipe exactly and the hens turned out great! The marinade was easy to make and the hens were cooked perfectly.


Testimony Archibong
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The hens are moist and tender, and the marinade gives them a delicious Mediterranean flavor.


Shabbir Mithila
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These Cornish hens were a hit at our dinner party! The marinade was flavorful and the hens were cooked to perfection.


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