Brined and Grilled Cornish Hens (Poussin), Summer Main Course.

Ingredients

• 2 Cornish game hens or poussin (little chickens), depending on size, 575gr, 20.3oz each
• 3 cups very cold water
• 1 cup ice cubes, app.
• 1/4 cup rock, sea or kosher salt
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup white wine tarragon vinegar
• 2 bay (laurel) leaves
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tbs olive oil, 27gr, .95oz
• 1 tbs lemon juice, 15gr, .53oz