Grilled Cornish Hens With Citrus
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 4 orange peel strips (3 inches)
- 3 lemon peel strips (2 inches)
- 3 lime peel strips (2 inches)
- 2 grapefruit peel strips (3 inches)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
- 2/3 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon grenadine syrup
- 2 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each), split lengthwise
- 1 medium grapefruit, cut into 1/2-in. slices
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- In a small skillet, heat oil over low heat. Add the citrus peels, cinnamon and allspice; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes. Discard peels; transfer oil mixture to a small bowl.
- In the same skillet, combine juices. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to about 3 tablespoons. Stir into oil mixture; add grenadine.
- Brush hens and grapefruit slices with oil mixture; sprinkle hens with salt. Grill hens, covered, over medium heat for 20-25 minutes or until juices run clear, turning occasionally.
- Meanwhile, grill grapefruit slices for 2-3 minutes on each side or until heated through. Serve with hens.
canola oil, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, orange juice, lemon juice, lime juice, grenadine syrup, cornish game hens, salt
Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/grilled-cornish-hens-with-citrus/ (may not work)