Aegean Grilled Cornish Game Hens
- 4 rock cornish game hens, thawed
- 4 teaspoons all purpose Greek seasoning (in spice aisle)
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
- 1 14 teaspoons salt
- 12 teaspoon pepper
- 14 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Preheat grill to medium-high.
- Combine Greek seasoning, lemon peel, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper in a small bowl.
- Cut each hen down the backbone, and spread flat on cutting board.
- Slip your hand between the meat and skin on breast and thigh sections to loosen.
- Spread one-fourth of combined seasoning mixture evenly under the skin of each hen.
- Sprinkle hens with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Place hens on grill, skin-side down.
- Cover and grill 25 minutes.
- Turn hens using tongs; cover and grill 20-25 minutes longer or until done (175 degrees F).
- Meanwhile, combine lemon juice, olive oil and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl.
- Place hens on serving platter and drizzle with lemon-oil mixture.
cornish game hens, salt, pepper, lemon juice, olive oil
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/aegean-grilled-cornish-game-hens-331406 (may not work)