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Linette Gerlach

Grilled Cornish Hens With Sweet and Spicy Marinade

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tyson® Cornish Hens
  • 1/4 cup Kikkoman® Orange Sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon of butter melted
  • 1/4 water for the bottom of the pan

Method
 

  1. Thaw the Cornish hens about 1 day in advance.
  2. mix together the orange sauce, honey, hot sauce and melted butter in a medium bowl until thoroughly combined.
  3. Place the hens in a shallow bowl and drizzle the sweet and spicy marinade over the top.
  4. Refrigerate for about an hour.
  5. Heat 1/2 of the grill to about 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  6. Place the chickens into a cooking bag and pour any excess marinade in with them.
  7. Place the bag in a shallow aluminum pan.
  8. Place the pan on the non lit side of the grill and close the lid.
  9. Cook for about 1 1/2 hour at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  10. Use a meat thermometer to make sure the hens are thoroughly cooked.