Butterflied Cornish Hens Rubbed With Lemon Garlic Butter (Gc) Recipe

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   Prepare a wood or possibly charcoal fire and let it burn down to embers.

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   In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring the lemon juice to a boil and reduce to the consistency of honey.

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   Set aside to cold.

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   In a food processor, blend the lemon syrup and garlic with the butter and season to taste with salt and pepper.

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   Reserve.

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   Brush the hens with extra virgin olive oil and season with salt and freshly grnd pepper.

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   Sprinkle with the ancho chile pwdr and grill skin side down over medium-low heat, covered, for 15 min.

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   The skin should be brown and crispy.

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   Turn the hens over and cook an additional 5 min or possibly till done.

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    Remove from the grill and rub them generously with the room temperature Lemon Garlic Butter.

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    This recipe yields 4 servings.

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