Barbecued Cornish Hens with Herbs
Get a little corny. This easy, elegant meal is perfect for a special occasion. These cornish hens basted in a wine and herb marinade really do the trick. Bring fine-dining home and enjoy.
Ingredients
- 2 Cornish hens
- 1 tablespoon(s) herb blend seasoning
- 9 teaspoon(s) fresh lemon juice
- 4 floz dry wine
- 1/4 cup(s) light tasting olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon(s) Basic Herb Blend
- 12 teaspoon(s) dry rosemary
- 12 teaspoon(s) dried basil
- 2 tablespoon(s) dried marjoram
- 2 tablespoon(s) garlic powder
- 2 tablespoon(s) dried thyme
- 3 teaspoon(s) kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon(s) crushed bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon(s) dried sage
- 2 teaspoon(s) onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground red pepper
Instructions
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Using poultry scissors, cut backbone from hens, then cut, separating breasts, halving hens.
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Place in a glass 13-by-9-inch baking dish.
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In a blender combine all other ingredients and process until well blended.
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Pour over hens, turning hens to coat well.
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Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 48 hours.
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Spray grill with vegetable cooking spray.
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Preheat to high.
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Once preheated, turn gas to medium-high and place hens, skin-side-down on grill.
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Close cover and grill 8 to 10 minutes, turn and grill another 8 to 10 minutes, basting occasionally.
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Basic Herb Blend:Place all ingredients in blender container and process until ground fine and well mixed.
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Store in a zip-lock bag or airtight container.
Nutrition
Calories: 1389.86kcalCarbohydrates: 60.7gProtein: 109.89gFat: 73.77gSaturated Fat: 12.83gCholesterol: 436.8mgSodium: 7623.32mgFiber: 26.54gSugar: 3.7g
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