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Grilling Cornish Hens
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Searching for creative chicken recipes to prepare on the grill? It's time to think outside the ordinary. Grilled Cornish hens can elevate a quick and simple meal into something elegant and impressive. The trick is cutting them in half and cooking them over direct heat.
These miniature chickens weigh in at less than 2-1/2 pounds each.
To grill Cornish hens:
- Remove the giblets from the cavities of the hens; reserve them for another use.
- Place the hens on a cutting board and split each one in half with a sharp knife or poultry shears, cutting through the breast bone and back bone.
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Splitting the Cornish hens helps them
cook faster and more evenly. - Rinse the halves with cold water and pat dry with paper towels. If your recipe calls for marinating, place the hens in a resealable plastic food storage bag, pour on the marinade, and refrigerate until it's time to grill.
- Prepare the grill for direct heating.
- When it is ready, drain the hens, if marinated, and discard the marinade.
- Place the pieces, skin-side up, on the preheated grid. Brush with oil.
- Grill the hens, on a covered grill, over medium-hot coals 35 to 40 minutes or until thighs move easily and juices run clear.
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Brush Cornish hens with
a glaze for a beautiful finish.
