Flattened Cornish Game Hens with Garlic-Citrus Marinade

Flattened Cornish Game Hens with Garlic-Citrus Marinade
Flattened Cornish Game Hens with Garlic-Citrus Marinade
A delicious entrée that's easy enough for a weekday dinner, yet pretty enough for a dinner party. Serve with: Stir-fried summer squash and red peppers, couscous salad, and seeded Italian bread.
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  • Served Person: Makes 4 servings
American Citrus Garlic Low Carb Summer Grill/Barbecue Bon Appétit
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
  • 2 teaspoons grated lime peel
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 4 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme plus additional sprigs for garnish
  • 2 cornish game hens (1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds each), halved lengthwise
  • lemon and lime wedges
  • Carbohydrate 5 g(2%)
  • Cholesterol 192 mg(64%)
  • Fat 40 g(62%)
  • Fiber 1 g(4%)
  • Protein 33 g(66%)
  • Saturated Fat 9 g(46%)
  • Sodium 408 mg(17%)
  • Calories 517

Preparation Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Combine olive oil, 4 teaspoons chopped thyme, garlic, lemon peel, lime peel, honey, salt, and pepper in baking dish. Stir marinade to blend well. Place hen halves on work surface and cover with plastic wrap. Pound gently with mallet to flatten slightly. Place hen halves in marinade in dish. Using fingers, rub both sides of hens with marinade. Let marinate 20 minutes at room temperature. Grill hen halves until just cooked through and skin is lightly charred, brushing with remaining marinade, about 12 minutes per side. Arrange hen halves on plates. Garnish with lemon wedges, lime wedges, and fresh thyme sprigs. Market tip:Asking the butcher to halve the game hens saves you a step.

Preparation Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Combine olive oil, 4 teaspoons chopped thyme, garlic, lemon peel, lime peel, honey, salt, and pepper in baking dish. Stir marinade to blend well. Place hen halves on work surface and cover with plastic wrap. Pound gently with mallet to flatten slightly. Place hen halves in marinade in dish. Using fingers, rub both sides of hens with marinade. Let marinate 20 minutes at room temperature. Grill hen halves until just cooked through and skin is lightly charred, brushing with remaining marinade, about 12 minutes per side. Arrange hen halves on plates. Garnish with lemon wedges, lime wedges, and fresh thyme sprigs. Market tip:Asking the butcher to halve the game hens saves you a step.