Lemon Pepper Grilled Cornish Game Hens
At a Glance
- Prep
- 10 minutes
- Cook
- 50 minutes
- Total
- 1 hour
- Servings
- 4 serving(s)
Categories
- Main Course
- Grilling
- Whole Chicken
Servings & Nutrition
Original recipe serves 4. Current scale: 1x.
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Equipment
Grill, bowl, pastry brush, instant-read thermometer
Ingredients
- 2 (1 lb) Cornish hens
- 3 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
Preheat grill to medium high.
Cut Cornish hens in half lengthwise. Wash and pat dry.
Mix garlic powder, lemon pepper seasoning and paprika in a bowl.
Lift up skin and rub meat with seasoning mixture. Replace skin.
Cook on grill skin side down for 25 minutes, keeping grill lid closed.
Flip and cook for 15 minutes.
Mix lemon juice and olive oil. Brush on hens, then sprinkle with salt.
Cook for additional 10 minutes, or until internal temperature is 180°F.
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