How to Make Greek Yogurt Cornish Game Hens - A Step-by-Step Guide

In this recipe, we are going to be bringing together the rich, tangy flavor of Greek yogurt with the succulent and tender meat of Cornish game hens. This delightful dish is perfect for a special dinner, and it's sure to impress your family and friends. The yogurt adds a creamy texture and a nice kick of acidity to the dish, making it a unique and flavorful option for your next meal.

Cornish game hens are small birds, which makes them perfect for individual servings and a great option ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 Cornish game hens
  • 6 tablespoons Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground paprika
  • ½ teaspoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
  • ¼ teaspoon dried savory

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 cornish game hens

  • Place Cornish game hens in a large resealable plastic bag.
  • Mix Greek yogurt, lemon juice, paprika, olive oil, garlic salt, thyme, black pepper, oregano, rosemary, and savory together in a small bowl. Pour yogurt mixture over game hens, turning to coating them completely and get some of the mixture into their cavities. Seal bag, removing as much air as possible, and refrigerate, 2 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat grill for low heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Remove game hens from bags and pat dry. Discard yogurt mixture. Grill until skins starts to brown, about 3 minutes per side. Cover grill and cook game hens, rotating if needed, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest parts of the thigh, near the bone, reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Remove game hens from the grill and slice open on the breast side, flattening them out like open books. Return to the grill, cut-side down, cover grill, and cook until browned, about 4 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    366 cal.

    • Total Fat: 26g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 159mg
    • Sodium: 552mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 31mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 325mg