Grilled Cornish Game Hens

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This grilled Cornish game hen recipe is great for summer. The juicy, tender, marinated game hens will melt in your mouth.

Submitted by Suzanne
Updated on December 24, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Additional Time:
4 hrs
Total Time:
5 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 cup lemon juice

  • ½ cup olive oil

  • ½ medium onion, chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped

  • 1 tablespoon white wine

  • 1 tablespoon pepper

  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

  • 1 teaspoon celery salt

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 4 (1 1/2 pound) Cornish game hens

Directions

  1. Whisk lemon juice, oil, onion, garlic, wine, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, celery salt, and salt together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add game hens and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.

  2. When ready to cook, preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.

  3. Remove hens from marinade and shake off excess. Save remaining marinade for basting.

  4. Cook hens on the preheated grill, brushing occasionally with remaining marinade, until no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Discard any unused marinade.

Editor's Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of marinade ingredients. The actual amount consumed will vary.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

871 Calories
69g Fat
9g Carbs
52g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 871
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 69g 89%
Saturated Fat 15g 77%
Cholesterol 302mg 101%
Sodium 1124mg 49%
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 52g 104%
Vitamin C 31mg 35%
Calcium 53mg 4%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 706mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.