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Grilled Cornish Game Hens

Suzanne
Grilled Cornish game hens are a delicious and easy way to impress your dinner guests. This recipe is perfect for a summertime barbeque or an intimate dinner party.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Additional 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 People
Calories 871 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2  onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves  garlic, peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup  lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup  olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon  white wine
  • 1 teaspoon  Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon  hot pepper sauce
  • 1 tablespoon  pepper
  • 1 teaspoon  celery salt
  • 1 teaspoon  salt
  • 4 (1 1/2 pound) Cornish game hens

Instructions
 

  • In a large, non-reactive bowl, mix onion, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, white wine, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, pepper, celery salt, and salt. Place Cornish game hens in the bowl, coating evenly with the marinade mixture. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator at least 4 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil grate.
  •  Cook hens about 1 hour on the prepared grill, brushing occasionally with remaining marinade, until no longer pink and juices run clear.

Nutrition

Serving: 4gCalories: 871kcalCarbohydrates: 8.5gProtein: 52.1gFat: 69.2gSaturated Fat: 15.4gCholesterol: 302.4mgSodium: 1124.2mgPotassium: 705.9mgFiber: 0.9gSugar: 2.3gVitamin A: 282.6IUVitamin C: 31.3mgCalcium: 53.2mgIron: 3mg
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