Northeastern Tex-Mex Barbecued Birds Recipe

Name: Northeastern Tex-Mex Barbecued Birds
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1 ½ teaspoons ground red pepper; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 Cornish hens; 1 tablespoon olive oil; ⅓ cup pure maple syrup (please do not substitute); 1 scallion, sliced

Servings: persons

4 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 ½ teaspoons ground red pepper
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 Cornish hens
1 tablespoon olive oil
⅓ cup pure maple syrup (please do not substitute)
1 scallion, sliced

1
Fire up the grill!
2
In a small bowl, thoroughly mix the first six ingredients; set aside.
3
Rinse the Cornish hens.
4
Pat them dry with paper towels.
5
Split each hen in half, and brush them with olive oil.
6
Rub the hen halves with the spice mixture, coating them well.
7
Grill over medium-hot coals or broil in an aluminum foil lined broiler pan 12-14 minutes per side or until done.
8
Gently but generously brush with maple syrup and grill or broil for 3 minutes longer.
9
Sprinkle with scallion slices before serving.

155

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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: 4 teaspoons ground cumin, 2 teaspoons ground ginger, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1 ½ teaspoons ground red pepper, 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.

Northeastern Tex-Mex Barbecued Birds

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