How to Make Grilled Game Hens with Blood Orange and Rosemary - A Step-by-Step Guide

Grilling is a fantastic way to bring out the unique flavors of game hens, and when paired with the bright and zesty flavors of blood orange and rosemary, the result is a culinary masterpiece. This recipe for Grilled Game Hens with Blood Orange and Rosemary is perfect for a special dinner or a gathering with friends and family. The combination of tender game hens, tangy citrus, and aromatic herbs creates a dish that is both elegant and satisfying.

Game hens, also known as Cornish hens,...

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Ingredients

  • 2 Cornish game hens
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 blood orange, juiced
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • 6 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon Asian chili garlic sauce
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 3 hrs
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 2 game hens

  • Place game hens in a large bowl; drizzle hens with olive oil and blood orange juice. Sprinkle with chopped rosemary and rosemary sprigs. Add Asian chili paste to hens; season with salt and pepper. Stir chickens in the seasonings and juice to coat. Use your fingers to loosen the skin over the breasts and spread a little of the marinade under the skin.
  • Refrigerate with breast sides down for 2 hours to marinate.
  • Preheat outdoor grill (preferably charcoal) for medium heat (one layer of coals). Drain chickens and discard marinade.
  • Place chickens with breast sides down onto grill and cover with grill lid with the vents open. Cook until breast sides are evenly browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Flip chickens and cook on their backs with cover (vents open) until the juices run clear, hip joints move easily, and meat is no longer pink inside. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a thigh reads at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), 30 to 35 more minutes.
  • Close the grill vents on the lid halfway. Flip chickens back onto breasts, close lid, and cook for 2 to 3 more minutes.
  • Nutrition

    383 cal.

    • Total Fat: 28g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 151mg
    • Sodium: 233mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 6g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 24mg
    • Calcium: 36mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 366mg