MARINATED GRILLED GAME HENS

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An easy overnight marinade spiced with cinnamon and cumin adds wonderful flavor to these game hens. "My family enjoys them often during the grilling season," writes Marcia Bland of North Platte, Nebraska.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup lime juice
1/2 cup olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Salt and pepper to taste
4 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each), halved

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the lime juice, oil, garlic, cumin, cinnamon, salt and pepper; add the hens. Seal bag and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight, turning once. , Drain and discard marinade. Grill hens, covered, over medium heat for 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 180°, turning occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 49 g fat (13 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 349 mg cholesterol, Sodium 365 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7 g carbohydrate, Fiber 1 g fiber, Protein 60 g protein.

Kadian Bryan
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I would not recommend this recipe.


Willie Centeno
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These were not very flavorful.


arshu99khan90 arshukhan
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The marinade was a bit too salty for my taste.


Jennifer Harvey
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I overcooked them a bit, but they were still good.


Hellen Shisanya
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These were a bit dry, but still tasty.


godpower kanu
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I'll definitely be making these again.


Shaw Wesley
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Delicious!


Albert Whitefish
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These were really good! I used a simple marinade of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and salt and pepper. I grilled them over medium heat for about 25 minutes, and they were cooked perfectly. The meat was juicy and tender, and the skin was crispy.


KEBSON SARKI TV
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I made these for a dinner party, and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. I marinated the chicken overnight in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs. I then grilled them over medium heat for about 30 minutes, basting them with


Assie Bah
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These were great! I used a store-bought marinade, and the chicken still came out delicious. I grilled them over medium heat for about 30 minutes, and they were cooked perfectly. The meat was juicy and tender, and the skin was crispy.


Nabulo Robinah
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This was my first time cooking game hens, and I was really impressed with how easy it was. The marinade is super flavorful, and the chicken cooked perfectly on the grill. I served them with a side of roasted vegetables and a simple green salad.


Collenay Robinson
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The marinade is simple but flavorful, and the chicken always comes out perfectly cooked. I like to serve it with a side of roasted potatoes and grilled vegetab


josh Brooks
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These were delicious! I used a marinade made with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs, and the chicken came out incredibly flavorful and juicy. I grilled them over medium heat for about 30 minutes, basting them with the marinade every few minut