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Grilled Cornish Game Hens with Apricot-Chipotle Glaze

Grilled Cornish Game Hens with Apricot-Chipotle Glaze
Need a gluten free, dairy free, and primal main course? Grilled Cornish Game Hens with Apricot-Chipotle Glaze could be a spectacular recipe to try. One portion of this dish contains approximately 39g of protein, 32g of fat, and a total of 465 calories. This recipe serves 8. This recipe covers 16% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. If you have kosher salt, apricot-chipotle glaze, peppercorns, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the apricot you could follow this main course with the Apricot Pie as a dessert. It is perfect for The Fourth Of July. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.

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1
Rinse game hens with cold water, pat dry with paper towels, and set aside.
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Combine cider, salt, and peppercorns in a large bowl or heavy-duty zip-top freezer bag.
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Add game hens, and marinate in refrigerator at least 4 hours.
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Remove hens from marinade.
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Place on preheated grill at medium-low heat. Grill 30 to 35 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in the meaty part of the thigh registers 16
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During the last 10 minutes of grilling, reduce heat to low; brush hens with half of the Apricot-Chipotle Glaze.
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Brush with remaining glaze before serving.
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Note: Hens can be baked in an oven at 350 for 20 to 25 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in the meaty part of the thigh registers 165.
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Ready In45 m.
Servings8
Health Score9
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Dish TypesLunchMain CourseMain DishDinner
Occasions4th Of JulySummer
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