FLATTENED CORNISH GAME HENS WITH GARLIC-CITRUS MARINADE

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Flattened Cornish Game Hens With Garlic-citrus Marinade image

A delicious entree that is easy enough for a weekday dinner, yet pretty enough for a dinner party. Serve with stir-fried summer squash, a salad and french bread. The recipe comes from Bon Appetit.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup olive oil
4 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
fresh thyme, for garnish
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 teaspoons lemons, zest of
2 teaspoons lime zest
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 rock cornish game hens, halved lengthwise

Steps:

  • Prepare BBQ (Medium heat).
  • Combine olive oil, chopped thyme, garlic,lemon peel, lime peel, honey, salt, and pepper in a baking dish and stir marinade to blend well.
  • Place hens on work surface and cover with plastic wrap and pound gently with mallet to flatten slightly.
  • Place hen halves in marinade in dish, using fingers, rub both sides of hens with marinade.
  • Let marinate 20 minutes at room temperature.
  • Grill hen halves until just cooked through and skin is lightly charred, brushing with remaining marinade, about 12 minutes per side.
  • Arrange hen on plates and garnish lemon wedges, lime wedges, and fresh thyme sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464, Fat 36.9, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 168.3, Sodium 373.9, Carbohydrate 2.7, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 1.5, Protein 28.9

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