FLATTENED CORNISH GAME HENS WITH GARLIC-CITRUS MARINADE

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Categories     Citrus     Garlic     Low Carb     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup olive oil
4 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme plus additional sprigs for garnish
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
2 teaspoons grated lime peel
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 Cornish game hens (1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds each), halved lengthwise
Lemon and lime wedges

Steps:

  • Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Combine olive oil, 4 teaspoons chopped thyme, garlic, lemon peel, lime peel, honey, salt, and pepper in baking dish. Stir marinade to blend well.
  • Place hen halves on work surface and cover with plastic wrap. Pound gently with mallet to flatten slightly. Place hen halves in marinade in dish. Using fingers, rub both sides of hens with marinade. Let marinate 20 minutes at room temperature.
  • Grill hen halves until just cooked through and skin is lightly charred, brushing with remaining marinade, about 12 minutes per side.
  • Arrange hen halves on plates. Garnish with lemon wedges, lime wedges, and fresh thyme sprigs.

Numahayseta Trawally
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I'm not a big fan of poultry, but this dish changed my mind. The marinade is so flavorful, and the hens are cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Jajayz Ali
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This is the best Cornish game hen recipe I've ever tried! The marinade is incredible, and the hens are cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe.


Suresh Ad
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I love this recipe! The citrus marinade really infuses the hens with flavor. I've made it several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Chris Effingham
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This recipe is a great way to cook Cornish game hens. The marinade is simple but flavorful, and the hens are cooked perfectly. I served them with roasted vegetables, and it was a delicious meal.


Shahariya Sardar
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The hens are always cooked perfectly, and the marinade is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Nour Mhmoud
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I made this recipe for a dinner party, and it was a hit! The hens were cooked perfectly, and the marinade gave them a delicious flavor. Everyone loved it.


BD Gemar Free Fir
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This was my first time cooking Cornish game hens, and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The hens were so moist and juicy, and the skin was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Monster Master
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook Cornish game hens, and this recipe definitely fits the bill. The marinade is simple but flavorful, and the hens were cooked perfectly. I served them with roasted vegetables, and it was a delicious meal.


Vlog zone world
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This recipe is a keeper! The citrus marinade is so flavorful, and it really penetrates the meat. The hens were cooked perfectly, and they were so moist and tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Homuion
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. Just throw everything in a bag and let it marinate. Then, roast the hens and you're done! The results are always delicious.


Rebecca clover Buwule
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Followed the recipe exactly and the hens turned out amazing. The meat was tender and juicy, and the skin was crispy and flavorful. Will definitely make this again!


Masfi Mahin
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I'm not a big fan of poultry, but this dish changed my mind. The marinade is so flavorful, and the hens are cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Fareed Don
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This dish is a great way to impress your guests without a lot of fuss. It's easy to make, but it looks and tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen.


Sarah Gonzales
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I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of Cornish game hens, but I was pleasantly surprised. The marinade really makes all the difference. Will definitely be making this again.


Boity Sione
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I added some chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the marinade for a bit of extra flavor and color. It was delicious!


Magdaline Moatlhodi
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I love this recipe! The citrus marinade really infuses the hens with flavor. I've made it several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Greg Enoma
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OMG, this Cornish game hens turned out perfectly tender and juicy! It was so flavorful and herb-y. I served it over rosemary roasted potatoes, and it was a hit with my family. Highly recommend!