Name: Grilled Cornish Game Hens Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 Cornish game hens; 2 tablespoons of olive oil; 1 teaspoon of garlic powder; 1 teaspoon of onion powder; 1 teaspoon of dried thyme; 1 teaspoon of dried rosemary; 1 teaspoon of salt; 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon of paprika; Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)

Grilled Cornish Game Hens Recipe

Alisa Crenshaw Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Grilled Cornish Game Hens Recipe

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 45 minutes

Total: 1 hour

Serves:

Ingredients

2 Cornish game hens
2 tablespoons of olive oil
1 teaspoon of garlic powder
1 teaspoon of onion powder
1 teaspoon of dried thyme
1 teaspoon of dried rosemary
1 teaspoon of salt
1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
1/2 teaspoon of paprika
Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
Season the game hens with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, rosemary, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
Place the hens on the grill, breast-side down, and cook for 10 minutes.
Flip the hens over and continue grilling for another 25-35 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Remove the hens from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Calories : 335kcal
Total Fat : 19g
Saturated Fat : 5g
Cholesterol : 166mg
Sodium : 566mg
Total Carbohydrates : 2g
Protein : 38g

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