Grilled Spice-Rubbed Cornish Hens Recipe

Name: Grilled Spice-Rubbed Cornish Hens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons dried mint flakes; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon hot paprika; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 (1 1/4-pound) Cornish hens; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; Cooking spray

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons dried mint flakes
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon hot paprika
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 (1 1/4-pound) Cornish hens
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Cooking spray

1
Combine first 5 ingredients, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and garlic in a bowl.
2
Remove giblets and necks from hens. Rinse hens in cold water; pat dry. Split hens into halves; trim excess fat. Loosen skin from breasts and drumsticks by inserting fingers and gently pushing between skin and meat. Rub equal parts of spice mixture under loosened skin. Sprinkle hens with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper.
3
Prepare grill.
4
Place chicken on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 10 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Remove and discard skin.

159

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 2 teaspoons dried mint flakes, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon hot paprika, 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 Spice-Rubbed Cornish Hens

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