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 salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon hot paprika; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 (1 1/2-pound) Cornish hens; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; Cooking spray

Servings: persons

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

1
Prepare grill.
2
Combine first 7 ingredients in a small bowl.
3
Remove and discard giblets and necks from hens. Rinse hens in cold water; pat dry. Split hens in halves lengthwise; trim excess fat. Starting at neck cavity, loosen skin from breasts and drumsticks by inserting fingers and gently pushing between skin and meat. Rub spice mixture under loosened skin. Sprinkle hens with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper.
4
Place hens on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 10 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer registers 180u00b0. Remove and discard skin before eating, if desired (analysis does not include skin).
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carbo rating: 1

159

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Protein

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons dried mint flakes, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Grilled Spice-Rubbed Cornish Hens 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 Spice-Rubbed Cornish Hens

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