Best Marinated Grilled Game Hens Recipes

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MARINATED GRILLED GAME HENS



Marinated Grilled Game Hens image

An easy overnight marinade spiced with cinnamon and cumin adds wonderful flavor to these game hens. "My family enjoys them often during the grilling season," writes Marcia Bland of North Platte, Nebraska.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup lime juice
1/2 cup olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Salt and pepper to taste
4 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each), halved

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the lime juice, oil, garlic, cumin, cinnamon, salt and pepper; add the hens. Seal bag and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight, turning once. , Drain and discard marinade. Grill hens, covered, over medium heat for 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 180°, turning occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 49 g fat (13 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 349 mg cholesterol, Sodium 365 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7 g carbohydrate, Fiber 1 g fiber, Protein 60 g protein.

HOISIN MARINATED GRILLED CORNISH GAME HENS



Hoisin Marinated Grilled Cornish Game Hens image

Adapted from BBQ with Bobby Flay! Episode-Extreme Barbeque! The chicken needs to marinate 1 to 2 days.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 Cornish hens, halved (or 1 chicken, quartered)
1 cup hoisin sauce
2 cups red wine
6 scallions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped
3 teaspoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon sesame oil

Steps:

  • Put the hens in a baking dish.
  • Mix the hoisin sauce, red wine, scallions, ginger, garlic and sesame oil together in a bowl and pour the marinade over the hens.
  • Cover and refrigerate the hens for 1-2 days.
  • Preheat grill to medium heat.
  • Put the hens on the grill bone side down and grill, covered, about 10 minutes.
  • Gently turn them over and continue grilling for another 10 to 15 minutes or until the juices run clear.
  • Let the hens rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

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