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Recipe

Aegean Grilled Cornish Hens

To make your own Greek seasoning blend, grind 4 tablespoons oregano, 6 teaspoons fennel seeds, 6 teaspoons dried lemon grass and 3/4 teaspoon black pepper to a fine powder. Mix well and store in an airtight container.
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  • Serving 8
  • Total Time 1 hr. 10 min
    Preparation 20 min
    Marination 0 min
    Cook 50 min
  • Nutrition Facts
    Calories 543
    Total Fat 39 g
    Protein 44 g
    Carbohydrate 1 g
    Cholesterol 257 mg
    Sodium 894 mg
  • Information for this recipe is approximate and derived by calculations based upon supplier information and available reference data. These values may change based on your final product, substitution and or addition of ingredients, or use of a particular cooking technique.
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Aegean Grilled Cornish Hens

Ingredients

  • 4 Premium Cornish Hen without Giblets , thawed
  • 4 teaspoons Greek seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons lemon peel, grated
  • 1-1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil


Cooking Instructions

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high. Combine Greek seasoning, lemon peel, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper in a small bowl.
  2. Cut each hen down the backbone, and spread flat on cutting board. Slip your hand between the meat and skin on breast and thigh sections to loosen. Spread one-fourth of seasoning mixture evenly under the skin of each hen. Sprinkle hens with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  3. Place hens on grill, skin-side down. Cover and grill 25 minutes. Turn hens using tongs; cover and grill 25 minutes longer or until done (internal temp 180°F).
  4. Meanwhile, combine lemon juice, olive oil and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl.
  5. Place hens on serving platter and drizzle with lemon-oil mixture. 

Hand WashingRemember to wash hands and surfaces before preparing food

Serving Suggestion: Serve with couscous and a Greek salad. Refrigerate leftovers.