Grilled Cornish Hens
Grilled Cornish Hens might be just the main course you are searching for. One serving contains 1245 calories, 98g of protein, and 91g of fat. This recipe serves 4. This recipe covers 36% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up garlic cloves, cornish game hens, gingerroot, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the pepper you could follow this main course with the Easy Peppermint Dessert as a dessert. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and primal diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 1 hour and 5 minutes. It will be a hit at your The Fourth Of July event.
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine the butter, onions, parsley, ginger, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
Rub mixture under the skin and over the top of each game hen.
Sprinkle remaining salt and pepper inside the hen cavities.
Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Prepare grill for indirect heat, using a drip pan.
Place hens breast side up over drip pan and grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 45-60 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 180° and the meat juices run clear.