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Grilled Cornish Hens
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1/4 cup butter, softened 2 green onions, finely chopped 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley 1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger or 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)
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.
Yield: 4 servings.
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Printed from tasteofhome.com Oct 6, 2008Copyright Reiman Media Group, Inc © 2008 |