Grilled cornish hens with herbs

Main Dish

6 servings

Easy

35 min

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This recipe is a gourmet quality grilling recipe, perfect for a family fourth of July gathering. This recipe is based on a recipe found in Gourmet magazine, July 2008.

Ingredients

• 1/2 bunch fresh basil, chopped
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped rosemary
• 1 tablespoon thyme leaves
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 small (about 20 ounces each) Cornish hens
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

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Preparation

• Preheat grill to medium temperature. Oil the grill rack.
  
  In a small bowl, toss the chopped herbs, minced garlic, 2 tablespoon olive oil, salt and pepper.
• Wash Cornish hens, and dry them well with paper towels. Cut in half lengthwise. Smother hens with herb and olive oil mixture.
• Grill hens, on medium heat, turning occasionally, until nice and brown, about 20 to25 minutes. When done, remove hens to the prepared platter, and let them rest for 10 minutes.

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