Grilled Cornish Hens with Chimichurri Sauce
Spatchcocked Cornish hens grilled to perfection and topped with chimichurri sauce.
Equipment
- Food processor
- Pastry brush
- Grill
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 3 Cornish hens
Seasoned glaze
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- ½ tablespoon paprika
- ½ tablespoon garlic powder
- ½ tablespoon oregano
- ½ tablespoon salt
- ½ tablespoon pepper
Chimichurri
- ½ cup cilantro chopped
- ½ cup parsley chopped
- ¾ cup olive oil
- ½ cup red wine vinegar
- 1 shallot minced
- 1½ tablespoon garlic about 4 cloves, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 serrano pepper
Instructions
- Heat the grill to 350°F or 177°C.
- In a mixing bowl combine the 2 tablespoons olive oil, honey, lime zest, lime juice, garlic powder, oregano, paprika, ½ tablespoon salt, and pepper.
- Cut the spine out of the Cornish hens and flatten. Brush the seasoned glaze over the hens.
- Spray or brush the grill with oil and place the hens on the grill skin side up. Cook for 15-20 minutes and then flip over for 5 minutes. The internal temperature should be 165°F or 74°C.
- While the hens are cooking in a food processor combine all of the chimichurri ingredients and blend until everything is finely chopped and mixed.
- Once the hens are ready top with the chimichurri and serve
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 770kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 39gFat: 63gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 37gCholesterol: 227mgSodium: 577mgPotassium: 631mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 801IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg
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