Grilled Cornish Game Hens With Jamaican Basting Sau

Name: Grilled Cornish Game Hens With Jamaican Basting Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 Cornish hens (1/2 hen per person); Jamaican basting sauce ingredients; 1 piece fresh ginger, grated using metal grater (about 1x2 inches); 4 green onions, minced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 orange, zest of, finely shredded; 1/2 orange, juice of; 2 limes, juice of; 2 limes, zest of; 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 3 tablespoons canola oil

Servings: persons

3 Cornish hens (1/2 hen per person)
Jamaican basting sauce ingredients
1 piece fresh ginger, grated using metal grater (about 1x2 inches)
4 green onions, minced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 orange, zest of, finely shredded
1/2 orange, juice of
2 limes, juice of
2 limes, zest of
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
3 tablespoons canola oil

1
Basting sauce instructions; In a small bowl, stir together ginger, onions, garlic, orange zest and juice, lime zest and juice, sugar, soy sauce, salt and pepper, cinnamon, and cloves; add the oil. Mix wel and then let stand 10 minutes (or cover and refrigerate up to 2 days).
2
About 10 minutes ahead, preheat gas grill or about 1/2 hour ahead, light charcoal briquettes.
3
Use poultry shears to or knife to cut hens in half, cutting through the breast and backbones.
4
Grill hens, covered over low to medium heat until golden brown, turning as needed to prevent burning; Basting with sauce during grilling; reduce temperature or transfer hens away from direct heat and finish cooking with indirect heat; Grill until no longer pink at the bone, about 40 to 45 minutes (stop basting at least 10 minutes before cooking time is up to avoid contaminating cooked chicken with raw chicken juices). Discard leftover basting sauce.
5
To use sauce as marinade; arrange hens in dish, cover with sauce, cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours, Grill as directed.

440

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* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 Cornish hens (1/2 hen per person), Jamaican basting sauce ingredients, 1 piece fresh ginger, grated using metal grater (about 1x2 inches), 4 green onions, minced, and more.

Yes, Grilled Cornish Game Hens With Jamaican Basting Sauce 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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Grilled Cornish Game Hens With Jamaican Basting Sauce

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