GRILLED CORNISH HENS

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This is 1 of my late wife's recipes. She was a member on Just A Pinch.com http://www.justapinch.com/me/mbf Brenda Kay Friley...May 27, 1965 - September 19, 2012 We was married on October 9, 2010...pictures of our wedding is in my photo album

Provided by Rev BJ Friley

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 c butter, softened
2 green onions, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, divided
4 (20 oz each) cornish game hens

Steps:

  • 1. Before starting the grill - Coat grill rack with non-stick cooking spray
  • 2. In a small bowl - Combine the butter, onions, garlic, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 3. Rub mixture under the skin and over the top of each game hen
  • 4. Sprinkle remaining salt and pepper inside the hen cavities
  • 5. Grill hens uncovered breast side up over medium heat for 25 minutes
  • 6. Turn breast side down, cover and grill for 25 - 35 minutes longer or until a meat thermometer reads 180 degrees F and the meat juices run clear

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