Grill-Roasted Cornish Game Hens on a Gas Grill

Grill-Roasted Cornish Game Hens on a Gas Grill

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These birds provide crisp skin and delicate meat and are an elegant alternative to chicken.

Keywords

  • Main Courses
  • Game Birds
  • Grilling & Barbecue
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Cooking tools:

  • Grill
  • Airtight container
  • Plastic wrap
  • Mixing bowl
  • Flat metal skewer
  • Paper towel
  • Saucepan
  • Wood chips
  • Aluminum pan
  • Grill brush
  • Tongs
  • Spray bottle
  • Cutting board
  • Refrigerator
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Garlic press
  • Stove
  • Whisk
  • Spoon
  • Oil brush

Ingredients

  • 1 cup table salt
  • 4 Cornish game hens (1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds each), butterflied according to illustrations below
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup wood chips, optional
  • small disposable aluminum pan
  • Vegetable oil for grill rack
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 medium garlic clove, minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 1 teaspoon)

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