MARINATED GRILLED GAME HENS

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An easy overnight marinade spiced with cinnamon and cumin adds wonderful flavor to these game hens. "My family enjoys them often during the grilling season," writes Marcia Bland of North Platte, Nebraska.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup lime juice
1/2 cup olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Salt and pepper to taste
4 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each), halved

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the lime juice, oil, garlic, cumin, cinnamon, salt and pepper; add the hens. Seal bag and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight, turning once. , Drain and discard marinade. Grill hens, covered, over medium heat for 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 180°, turning occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 49 g fat (13 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 349 mg cholesterol, Sodium 365 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7 g carbohydrate, Fiber 1 g fiber, Protein 60 g protein.

Ayomide Gold
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This recipe seems too complicated for me.


nyombi jeron
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I'm not sure about the combination of spices in this marinade.


Khuram Khuram
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This recipe looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


Silent Lover
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I'm going to try this recipe for my next dinner party.


shepon hossain
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This recipe is perfect for a special occasion dinner.


Katherine Bingham
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I've never grilled game hens before, but this recipe made it easy.


Purna Tmagar
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I'm not a big fan of game hens, but this recipe changed my mind. They were so flavorful and juicy.


Elena Pereyra
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5 stars! This recipe is amazing.


Usman Gidado
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it twice now and it's always a hit.


Numan ali Ali
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious and easy to make.


Rabin Mandal
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand. The marinade is easy to make and the grilling instructions are clear and concise.


Richard Bass
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These game hens were a hit at my dinner party! Everyone raved about how tender and flavorful they were. I'll definitely be making them again.


Gisella Valois
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Absolutely delicious! The marinade made the game hens so flavorful and juicy. Grilling them gave them a nice smoky flavor. I served them with roasted vegetables and a side of rice.


Amir Kassas
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I've tried many game hen recipes, but this one is by far the best. The marinade is simple to make and packed with flavor, and the grilling instructions are spot-on. The hens turned out perfectly cooked, with moist meat and crispy skin.


Eddy Norris
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These marinated grilled game hens were a delightful surprise! The marinade infused the meat with incredible flavor, and the grilling process created a crispy, golden-brown skin. The end result was a juicy, tender, and flavorful dish that left me crav