Cornish game hens always look elegant on the dinner table. You can have your butcher butterfly them for you, if you like. Serve the classic gremolata in this recipe with pork chops or grilled chicken breasts, too.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
Method
For the Cornish hens, mix first 5 ingredients together.
Rub hens with marinade.
Place hens in a bowl or zip top bag (pour any remaining marinade over the hens).
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cooking, up to 8 hours.
Meanwhile, for the gremolata, place lemon zest, garlic, lemon juice, parsley, olive oil, salt and pepper in a food processor or blender.
Pulse to just combine.
Add water (about 1/4 cup) if needed.
Mixture should not be smooth, but rustic and textured.
Adjust seasoning to taste. Refrigerate until needed.
To finish the Cornish hens, heat grill to medium.
Remove hens from marinade and place on grill.
Cook 10 minutes per side, until golden and crisp.
The hens should reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
Remove from grill and allow to rest 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Serve with gremolata drizzled on top of the hens and in a bowl for passing.
Nutritional Info
Serving Size
Calories
830
Total Fat
Saturated Fat
Cholesterol
Sodium
Total Carbohydrate
Dietary Fiber
Total Sugars
Protein
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