Barbecued Cornish Hens
From craftyazgirl 16 years ago
- 35 minutes to make
- Serves 4
Cornish game hens are a favorite at our house. you can grill or broil them in this recipe. Good served with a tossed salad, baked potato and warm crusty rolls
Ingredients
- 2 large (1 1/2 to 2 lbs each) fresh Rock Cornish Game Hens, or if frozen, thawed shopping list
- salad oil shopping list
- 1/4 cup orange marmalade shopping list
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine shopping list
- 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce shopping list
- Citrus or celery tops and orange wedges for garnish (optional) shopping list
How to make it
- Preheat barbecue grill
- Remove giblets and necks from hens (save for other use). Cut each hen in half with shears or a boning knife. Rub skin with oil.
- Place hens on barbecue grill over medium hot coals, cooking for 25 to35 minutes, turning frequently.
- Meanwhile, combine marmalade, butter and teriyaki sauce in a small pan. heat, stirring until blended.
- Brush the basting sauce over the hens during the 10 to 15 minutes of cooking.
- Place hens on a platter. Garnish with citrus leaves or celery tops and orange wedges.
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- If you can't find large hens use 4 small ones, 1 per servng
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It has been a long time since I cooked cornish hens and I think it's about time to do them.I will try this recipe
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Awesome! Can't wait to try. Thanks :)
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Love this.
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