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Grilled Rosemary Lemon Cornish Hens
Whole Cornish hens are trussed and grilled slowly over indirect heat with a rosemary-lemon marinade, then finished directly over the coals for crackling skin, a slightly more advanced technique that still comes together in under an hour.
Prep25 min
Cook35 min
Total1 hr
ServingsServes 4 (one hen each)
DifficultyMedium
Rating★ 4.2
Why You'll Love This
- Bright citrus-herb flavor with an elegant presentation
- Two-zone method balances slow cooking with crisp skin
- Individual portions make for easy, attractive plating
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A Few Ingredients
- 4 Cornish hens (about 1.5 lbs each)
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- … and 7 more
First Step
In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
