Cornish Game Hens With Honey-Mustard-Garlic-Cilantro Glaze Recipe

Name: Cornish Game Hens With Honey-Mustard-Garlic-Cilantro Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons toasted celery seeds; 3 tablespoons toasted black mustard seeds; 2 cups honey; 1/2 cup mustard oil; 3 tablespoons mustard powder; 6 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves; 3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar; 2 tablespoons salt; 3 tablespoons cracked black pepper; 3 Cornish hens, split in half lengthwise

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons toasted celery seeds
3 tablespoons toasted black mustard seeds
2 cups honey
1/2 cup mustard oil
3 tablespoons mustard powder
6 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves
3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
2 tablespoons salt
3 tablespoons cracked black pepper
3 Cornish hens, split in half lengthwise

1
To make the glaze, combine the celery and mustard seeds in a spice grinder and coarsely grind.
2
Combine the ground seeds in a blender with the honey, mustard oil, mustard powder, garlic, cilantro, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
3
Pulse on and off for about 15 seconds.
4
Set aside.
5
Place the hens in a large nonreactive glass dish or container.
6
Add half the glaze, cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours or overnight.
7
Prepare a medium fire in the grill with the coals piled on one side of the grill or with only one side of a gas grill fired up.
8
Place the hens skin side down on the grate opposite the heat source for indirect heat, cover the grill, and grill for 20 to 30 minute, turning frequently and brushing with the reserved glaze, until the meat is tender and cooked through and the juices run clear.
9
Transfer hens to serving platter and serve.

485

kcal

Calories

Fat

119

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons toasted celery seeds, 3 tablespoons toasted black mustard seeds, 2 cups honey, 1/2 cup mustard oil, and more.

Yes, Cornish Game Hens With Honey-Mustard-Garlic-Cilantro Glaze 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.

Cornish Game Hens With Honey-Mustard-Garlic-Cilantro Glaze

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