Grilled Cornish Hens With Honey Mustard-Cilantro Glaze Recipe

Name: Grilled Cornish Hens With Honey Mustard-Cilantro Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 (1 1/4-pound) Cornish hens; 3 tablespoons mustard seeds; 2 tablespoons celery seeds; 2 cups honey; 1 cup cilantro leaves; 3 tablespoons dry mustard; 3 tablespoons cracked black pepper; 3 tablespoons white vinegar; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons salt; 6 garlic cloves, chopped (about 1/4 cup); Cooking spray

Servings: persons

3 (1 1/4-pound) Cornish hens
3 tablespoons mustard seeds
2 tablespoons celery seeds
2 cups honey
1 cup cilantro leaves
3 tablespoons dry mustard
3 tablespoons cracked black pepper
3 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
6 garlic cloves, chopped (about 1/4 cup)
Cooking spray

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Remove and discard giblets and necks from hens. Rinse hens with cold water; pat dry. Remove skin; trim excess fat. Split hens in half lengthwise.
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Combine the mustard seeds and celery seeds in a small skillet; cook over medium heat 1 minute or until toasted. Place seeds in a blender, and process until ground. Add honey and the next 7 ingredients (honey through garlic); process mixture until well-blended. Place hens and 1 cup honey mixture in a shallow dish; cover and marinate in refrigerator 8 hours, reserving remaining honey mixture.
3
Prepare grill.
4
Remove hens from dish; discard marinade. Place hens on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 25 minutes or until juices run clear, turning and basting frequently with the reserved honey mixture.
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754

kcal

Calories

Fat

167

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 (1 1/4-pound) Cornish hens, 3 tablespoons mustard seeds, 2 tablespoons celery seeds, 2 cups honey, and more.

Yes, Grilled Cornish Hens With Honey Mustard-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.

Grilled Cornish Hens With Honey Mustard-Cilantro Glaze

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