Lemon and Herb Cornish Hens

Submitted by breezermom

"Wonderful grilled Cornish Hen recipe! Prep and Cook time do not include the 8 hours of marinating time!"

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 3 Cornish hens, Split (1 1/4 to 1 1/2 lb each)
• 118.29 ml fresh lemon juice
• 59.14 ml olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 9.85 ml dried whole thyme, crushed
• 9.85 ml dried oregano, crushed
• 9.85 ml dried whole rosemary, crushed
• 4.92 ml salt

directions

1. Place the split hens in a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish.
2. Combine the lemon juice and the remaining ingredients; stir well with a wire whisk. Pour the marinade mixture over the hens. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours, turning occasionally.
3. Prepare your grill so that you have medium-hot coals (350 to 400 degrees).
4. Drain the hens, reserving the marinade. Place the marinade in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Grill the hens over medium-hot coals (350 to 400 degrees) for 30 minutes or until done, turning and basting occasionally with the marinade.

Reviews

[teresas]

We totally enjoyed this recipe...I made one hen and split it between the hubby and I...we loved the herbs and the slight lemon taste...the skin came out nice and crispy and the meat was so tender...very easy to prepare...made for "FYC" tag game...

 

[Annacia]

Delightful. I reduced the amount to 1 hen size and that fed DH and I very well. The lemon and oil with the herbs made for a moist and delicious bird. I just may need to put a couple of these baby chickens in the freezer because I certainly intend to make this again.