FLATTENED CORNISH GAME HENS WITH GARLIC-CITRUS MARINADE

Flattened Cornish Game Hens With Garlic-citrus Marinade image

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