Cornish Game Hens Ricardo

8 Reviews

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 40 min
Ready In: 9 hr

“There is no question in my mind, marinating for at least 24 hours makes a barbeque! I don't cook chicken until it's bone dry! Marinating makes the flavor.” - by Richard

Ingredients

2 Cornish game hens, halved
1 cup chopped parsley
3 tablespoons olive oil
5 cloves garlic, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
1 cup white wine

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Original recipe yields 4 servings

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the garlic, parsley, and 2 tablespoons olive oil.
Rinse hens and pat dry. Rub remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil on the inside and outside of the hens. Stuff the garlic and parsley mixture under skin and around each bird. Season with salt and pepper. Place seasoned hens in an airtight, plastic container. Sprinkle with rosemary, and pour wine over birds. Cover, and refrigerate at least overnight to marinate.
Preheat grill for low heat.
Remove hens from marinade, and place on heated grill. Cook for 40 minutes, turning once, or until done.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (4 total)

Calories
303 cal
15%

Fat
20.8 g
32%

Carbs
4 g
1%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (8)

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HUNLYN

Feb. 18, 2004

"Very tasty and flavorful. We didn't have a grill, so we made it in the oven (450 for 25 mins then 350 for 30-40 mins), and it was delicious that way, as well. Very tender and juicy. Good luck!..." See more"

Liz Wang

Apr. 13, 2006

"Cornish Game Hen tastes great with just salt, pepper, and olive oil, in the oven as well. It comes out surprisingly moist and juicy. This version was very garlic and herb flavored, and maybe because o..." See moref the strong flavor, we couldn't eat as much of it whereas we usually eat a whole bird each when it's cornish game hens. I love garlic though, so I didn't think it would be too much at all. This dish came out tender and moist, (used an oven) but missed something in flavor...it was almost so rich, yet still missing something flavorwise. I think we like the plain old salt and pepper version better after all that work and excitement of sticking herbs under the skin. Definitely has a distinct flavor to it and worth trying. Next time I'd be curious to stick other things under the skin...like maybe barbeque sauce or something more traditional like that!"

Mrs_Mike

Jul. 18, 2004

"I changed a few things on this. I marinated the hens overnight, and then rotissery grilled them (not cutting them in half) I basted the marinade on the hens while they were cooking. The flavor was ..." See moreincredible, and they came out moist and juicy."

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