Grilled Cornish Game Hens

This recipe is great for summertime grilling. Game hens will melt in your mouth.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 871 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ cup olive oil
• ½ onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1 teaspoon celery salt
• 1 tablespoon white wine
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
• 1 tablespoon pepper
• 4 (1 1/2 pound) Cornish game hens

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil grate.

Step 2

In a large, non-reactive bowl, mix onion, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, white wine, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, pepper, celery salt, and salt. Place Cornish game hens in the bowl, coating evenly with the marinade mixture. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator at least 4 hours.

Step 3

Cook hens about 1 hour on the prepared grill, brushing occasionally with remaining marinade, until no longer pink and juices run clear.