Brick-Grilled Cornish Hens Recipe

Name: Brick-Grilled Cornish Hens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 (1 1/2- to 1 3/4-lb.) Cornish hens; 3 tablespoons kosher salt; 3 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons minced garlic; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary; 1 tablespoon dried crushed red pepper; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1/4 cup olive oil; 8 aluminum foil-wrapped bricks*; Garnishes: lemon wedges, flatleaf parsley sprigs

Servings: persons

1
Cut Cornish hens lengthwise through the backbone using kitchen shears, and flatten.
2
Combine salt and next 4 ingredients; rub evenly over hens. Place hens in 2-qt. zip-top freezer bags or 2 large baking dishes. Whisk together lemon juice and olive oil; drizzle lemon juice mixture over hens. Seal or cover, and chill 1 hour or up to 24 hours. Remove hens from marinade, discarding marinade.
3
Place hens on cooking grate of grill, and top each with an aluminum foil-wrapped brick. Grill, covered with grill lid, over medium heat (300u00b0 to 350u00b0) 18 to 20 minutes on each side, replacing bricks on hens after flipping. Turn grill off, and let stand, covered with grill lid, 5 to 8 minutes or until done. (If using a charcoal grill, transfer hens to a 350u00b0 oven, and bake 5 to 8 minutes or until done.) Garnish, if desired.
4
*Cast-iron skillets may be substituted for foil-wrapped bricks. Place a sheet of foil between each skillet and hen.

2113

kcal

Calories

218

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 (1 1/2- to 1 3/4-lb.) Cornish hens, 3 tablespoons kosher salt, 3 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper, 3 tablespoons minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Brick-Grilled Cornish Hens falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Brick-Grilled Cornish Hens

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