Grilled Cornish Hens With Citrus Recipe

Name: Grilled Cornish Hens With Citrus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup canola oil; 4 orange peel strips (3 inches); 3 lemon peel strips (2 inches); 3 lime peel strips (2 inches); 2 grapefruit peel strips (3 inches); 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice; 2/3 cup orange juice; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 tablespoon grenadine syrup; 2 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each), split lengthwise; 1 medium grapefruit, cut into 1/2-in. slices; 1/2 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

1/4 cup canola oil
4 orange peel strips (3 inches)
3 lemon peel strips (2 inches)
3 lime peel strips (2 inches)
2 grapefruit peel strips (3 inches)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
2/3 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon grenadine syrup
2 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each), split lengthwise
1 medium grapefruit, cut into 1/2-in. slices
1/2 teaspoon salt

1
In a small skillet, heat oil over low heat. Add the citrus peels, cinnamon and allspice; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes. Discard peels; transfer oil mixture to a small bowl.
2
In the same skillet, combine juices. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to about 3 tablespoons. Stir into oil mixture; add grenadine.
3
Brush hens and grapefruit slices with oil mixture; sprinkle hens with salt. Grill hens, covered, over medium heat for 20-25 minutes or until juices run clear, turning occasionally.
4
Meanwhile, grill grapefruit slices for 2-3 minutes on each side or until heated through. Serve with hens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup canola oil, 4 orange peel strips (3 inches), 3 lemon peel strips (2 inches), 3 lime peel strips (2 inches), and more.

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Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grilled Cornish Hens With Citrus

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