Flattened Cornish Game Hens With Garlic-Citrus Marinade Recipe

Name: Flattened Cornish Game Hens With Garlic-Citrus Marinade
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 4 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped; fresh thyme, for garnish; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons lemons, zest of; 2 teaspoons lime zest; 1 teaspoon honey; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 rock cornish game hens, halved lengthwise

Servings: persons

1/4 cup olive oil
4 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
fresh thyme, for garnish
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 teaspoons lemons, zest of
2 teaspoons lime zest
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 rock cornish game hens, halved lengthwise

1
Prepare BBQ (Medium heat).
2
Combine olive oil, chopped thyme, garlic,lemon peel, lime peel, honey, salt, and pepper in a baking dish and stir marinade to blend well.
3
Place hens on work surface and cover with plastic wrap and pound gently with mallet to flatten slightly.
4
Place hen halves in marinade in dish, using fingers, rub both sides of hens with marinade.
5
Let marinate 20 minutes at room temperature.
6
Grill hen halves until just cooked through and skin is lightly charred, brushing with remaining marinade, about 12 minutes per side.
7
Arrange hen on plates and garnish lemon wedges, lime wedges, and fresh thyme sprigs.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup olive oil, 4 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped, fresh thyme, for garnish, 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Flattened Cornish Game Hens With Garlic-Citrus Marinade falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Flattened Cornish Game Hens With Garlic-Citrus Marinade

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