Lime Garlic-grilled Cornish Hens

== Description ==
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
* Serves: 4
== Ingredients ==
* 2 Cornish game hens, each about 1¼ lbs
* ⅓ cup fresh lime juice
* 3 garlic cloves, minced
* 1½ tbsp low sodium soy sauce
* 2 tsp orange zest
* ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
== Directions ==
# Cut the wing tips off the hens.
# With poultry shears, cut down along both sides of the hen's backbone to remove it and discard.
# Open the hen up and cut it in half down the center of the breast.
# Repeat with the other hen.
# In a measuring cup, stir together the lime juice, garlic, soy sauce, orange zest, and red pepper flakes.
# Put the hens in a resealable plastic freezer bag; pour in the marinade.
# Seal the bag and squish it so the marinade coats evenly.
# Place the bag in a bowl in case of leaks.
# Marinate the hens in the refrigerator at least 2 hrs or overnight.
# Heat a barbecue grill to medium.
# Oil the grill.
# Remove the hens from the marinade.
# Drain the marinade into a small saucepan, bring to a full boil, and boil for 2 mins.
# Place the hens skin side down on the grill.
# Baste with some marinade.
# Grill until lightly browned on the underside, about 10 minutes.
# Use a metal spatula to loosen the hens and turn.
# Continue grilling, basting occasionally, and turning and moving as necessary, until no longer pink in the thickest part, 15 to 20 minutes longer.
# Discard any remaining marinade.
# Serve the hens, removing the skin before eating. 
== Note ==
If you like spicy, use ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes or add a minced chili to the marinade. For deepest flavor, marinate the hens overnight.
Category:Cathy's Recipes
Category:Cornish hen Recipes
Category:Lime juice Recipes
Category:Garlic Recipes
Category:Orange peel Recipes