Grilled Cornish Hens with Southwestern Rub Recipe

Name: Grilled Cornish Hens with Southwestern Rub
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 avocado; 1 c. frozen corn; 1 small tomato; 1/4 c. minced red onion; 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar; 1 tsp. chili powder; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. dried oregano; 1 tsp. ground cumin; 1 tsp. ground coriander; 3/4 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. sugar; 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper; 2 Cornish game hens

Servings: persons

1 avocado
1 c. frozen corn
1 small tomato
1/4 c. minced red onion
1 tbsp. red wine vinegar
1 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. ground coriander
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
2 Cornish game hens

1
Avocado Corn Relish: In medium bowl, toss together gently avocado chunks, corn, tomato, red onion, vinegar, chili powder, and salt.
2
Cover and refrigerate.
3
Preheat broiler or prepare grill.
4
Grilled Cornish Hens: In small bowl, stir together oregano, cumin, coriander, salt, sugar, and cayenne.
5
With fingertips, carefully lift skin on each hen without tearing or removing it.
6
Rub spice mixture under and over skin and onto bone side of hen halves.
7
Broil hens, skin side down, on broiler pan 8 inches from heat about 10 minutes, or until browned.
8
Turn hens and broil 8 to 10 minutes more, or until cooked through.
9
Or grill hens over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes per side.
10
Serve hens with Avocado corn Relish spooned over top.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 avocado, 1 c. frozen corn, 1 small tomato, 1/4 c. minced red onion, and more.

Yes, Grilled Cornish Hens with Southwestern Rub falls under the Soups & Stews 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 Southwestern Rub

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