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 chopped fresh thyme plus additional sprigs for garnish; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel; 2 teaspoons grated lime peel; 1 teaspoon honey; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 Cornish game hens (1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds each), halved lengthwise; Lemon and lime wedges

Servings: persons

1/4 cup olive oil
4 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme plus additional sprigs for garnish
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
2 teaspoons grated lime peel
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 Cornish game hens (1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds each), halved lengthwise
Lemon and lime wedges

1
Prepare barbecue (medium heat).
2
Combine olive oil, 4 teaspoons chopped thyme, garlic, lemon peel, lime peel, honey, salt, and pepper in baking dish.
3
Stir marinade to blend well.
4
Place hen halves on work surface and cover with plastic wrap.
5
Pound gently with mallet to flatten slightly.
6
Place hen halves in marinade in dish.
7
Using fingers, rub both sides of hens with marinade.
8
Let marinate 20 minutes at room temperature.
9
Grill hen halves until just cooked through and skin is lightly charred, brushing with remaining marinade, about 12 minutes per side.
10
Arrange hen halves on plates.
11
Garnish with 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 chopped fresh thyme plus additional sprigs for garnish, 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped, 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel, 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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