Brandy-Orange Barbecued Hens

• 2 each cornish game hens
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice divided
• 1/4 teaspoon ginger divided
• 1 x salt and black pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup orange marmalade
• 1 tablespoon brandy

1. Prepare covered outdoor grill for cooking at least 1/2 hour before grilling.
2. Rinse hens and pat dry; with kitchen string tie drunsticks together.
3. Rub hens with oil and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon ginger and salt and pepper to taste.
4. In a small bowl, combine marmalade, brandy, and remaining ginger, set aside.
5. Grill, covered, 5 to 6 inches over medium-hot coals 50 to 60 minutes.
6. After 40 minutes, brush hens with brandy-orange sauce.
7. Cook until juices run clear when thigh is pierced, basting 3 to 4 times.

cornish game hens, vegetable oil, lemon juice, ginger, salt, orange marmalade, brandy

Taken from recipeland.com/recipe/v/brandy-orange-barbecued-hens-41606 (may not work)