Grilled Basil Hens Recipe
Ingredients
| 4 Cornish hens, skinned | ||
| 2 cups Chablis or other dry white wine | ||
| Basil | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs), minced | |
| Garlic powder | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Hot Sauce | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Vegetable cooking spray | ||
Directions
Remove giblets from hens, reserve for other uses.
Rinse hens under cold, running water, and pat dry.
Split each hen in half lengthwise using an electric knife.
Place in a large shallow dish.
Combine wine, basil, garlic powder, and hot sauce; stir well.
Divide wine mixture in half; set aside half for basting during cooking.
Cover and chill.
Pour remaining half of wine mixture over hens.
Cover and marinate in refrigerator at least 8 hours, turning occasionally.
Remove hens from marinade; discard marinade.
Coat grill rack with cooking spray; place on grill over medium-hot coals.
Place hens on rack, and cook 40 to 50 minutes or until done, turning and basting frequently with reserved wine mixture.
Rinse hens under cold, running water, and pat dry.
Split each hen in half lengthwise using an electric knife.
Place in a large shallow dish.
Combine wine, basil, garlic powder, and hot sauce; stir well.
Divide wine mixture in half; set aside half for basting during cooking.
Cover and chill.
Pour remaining half of wine mixture over hens.
Cover and marinate in refrigerator at least 8 hours, turning occasionally.
Remove hens from marinade; discard marinade.
Coat grill rack with cooking spray; place on grill over medium-hot coals.
Place hens on rack, and cook 40 to 50 minutes or until done, turning and basting frequently with reserved wine mixture.
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