Grilled Cornish Hens with Salsa Verde

Grilled Cornish Hens with Salsa Verde

andrewzimmern.com

Herb & Citrus-Studded Barbecue By Andrew Zimmern These marinated and grilled Cornish hens with a bright, herby salsa verde are a dynamite summertime crowd-pleas

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Cooking tools:

  • Grill
  • Food processor
  • Instant-read thermometer
  • Zip-top bag
  • Stove
  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Pastry brush
  • Serving platter
  • Tongs
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Paper towel

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
  • 1 lemon, thinly sliced
  • 8 small rosemary sprigs
  • 8 thyme sprigs
  • 8 tarragon sprigs
  • 4 garlic cloves, crushed
  • Four 1 1/2-pound Cornish hens, halved
  • Freshly ground white pepper
  • 1 large jalapeño
  • 2 cups lightly packed parsley leaves
  • 1/2 cup lightly packed basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup capers, rinsed and drained
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lightly packed oregano leaves
  • 8 anchovy fillets in oil, drained
  • 6 cornichons
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt

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