Grilled Cornish Hens With Honey Mustard-Cilantro Glaze
- 3 (1 1/4-pound) Cornish hens
- 3 tablespoons mustard seeds
- 2 tablespoons celery seeds
- 2 cups honey
- 1 cup cilantro leaves
- 3 tablespoons dry mustard
- 3 tablespoons cracked black pepper
- 3 tablespoons white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 6 garlic cloves, chopped (about 1/4 cup)
- Cooking spray
- Remove and discard giblets and necks from hens. Rinse hens with cold water; pat dry. Remove skin; trim excess fat. Split hens in half lengthwise.
- Combine the mustard seeds and celery seeds in a small skillet; cook over medium heat 1 minute or until toasted. Place seeds in a blender, and process until ground. Add honey and the next 7 ingredients (honey through garlic); process mixture until well-blended. Place hens and 1 cup honey mixture in a shallow dish; cover and marinate in refrigerator 8 hours, reserving remaining honey mixture.
- Prepare grill.
- Remove hens from dish; discard marinade. Place hens on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 25 minutes or until juices run clear, turning and basting frequently with the reserved honey mixture.
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cornish hens, mustard seeds, celery seeds, honey, cilantro, dry mustard, cracked black pepper, white vinegar, olive oil, salt, garlic, cooking spray
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