03/19/2010

Whole Grilled Cornish Hens with Ginger

Cloves , Cornish Hens , ginger

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, softened 2 green onions, finely chopped 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley 2 tablespoons grated fresh gingerroot 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided 4 Cornish game hens (20 ounces each)

Servings: 4 Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes The moist meat has a pleasant grilled flavor that’s accented with cloves and ginger.

Directions

Coat grill rack with cooking spray before preparing the grill for indirect heat. In a small bowl, combine the butter, onions, parsley, ginger, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.

Rub mixture under the skin and over the top of each game hen. Sprinkle remaining salt and pepper inside the hen cavities.

Grill hens, covered, breast side up over indirect medium heat for 45-60 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 180° and the meat juices run clear.

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