Grilled Cornish Hens

Name: Grilled Cornish Hens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
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 to 24 ounces each)

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Grill: 50 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Elevate your next dinner party by serving classically elegant grilled Cornish hens. Wonderfully tender, savory and juicy, and perfectly portioned for individual servings, Cornish hens make a refined and inviting dinner entree.

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 to 24 ounces each)

Directions

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.
Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Prepare grill for indirect heat, using a drip pan.
Place hens breast side up over drip pan; grill, covered, over indirect medium heat until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of the thigh reads 170°-175° and the meat juices run clear, about 30-40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 803 calories, 60g fat (21g saturated fat), 381mg cholesterol, 855mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 60g protein.