If you are really not into making a Turkey this year for that big holiday meal then you can easily throw these Cornish Game Hens on the grill for something truly amazing.
Ingredients Needed:
For The Hens
- 2 Tyson 100% Natural Rock Cornish Hens (about 20 ounces each)
- 2 tbsp 5 Spice powder
- 1/2 tbsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp ginger
For The Mongolian Grill Sauce:
- 1 teaspoon olive oil or 1 teaspoon canola oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 green onion stalks, finely diced
Directions To Follow:
- Remove Tyson Cornish Hens from package. Give them a quick rinse, and place on plate. Pat dry with paper towel.
- Truss the legs and wings to ensure even cooking.
- Mix together five spice powder, garlic and ginger, then evenly coat the Hens with the spice mixture. Allow Hens to sit and marinate in spice rub for about 20 minutes.
- In a small microwave safe bowl, add olive oil, ginger, garlic, Kikkoman soy sauce, water and brown sugar. Stir, and microwave sauce for 1 minute. Add diced green onions, allow to sit.
- Grill Hens over high, direct heat for 2-3 minutes each side. Make sure to oil the grill grates first.
- Switch hens to low, indirect heat and grill for 12-15 minutes each side, basting with Mongolian Grill Sauce each time the bird is flipped.
- Serve with Mongolian Grill Sauce for dipping.
Notes
- If you are using a charcoal grill, pile all the coals on one side of the kettle.
- If you are using a gas grill, grill over bottom grate for high heat portion of cooking, then move up to top rack for indirect, low heat cooking.
These hens can be made year-round as long as you have access to your gas grill. Fancy enough for company but so yummy you will probably want to make them for yourself too!
Article & Photo Source: Blackberry Babe
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