This recipe calls for the
game hens to be cut in half to ensure fast cooking. You can also rotisserie them, but make sure to keep them whole.
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 Cornish game hens (2 pounds each)
- 3/4 cup plum preserves
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
Preparation:
Preheat grill for medium heat. Combine all glaze ingredients in a medium saucepan, until jelly is melted. Remove giblets from game hens and discard. Cut each hen in half lengthwise. Wash and pat dry with paper towel. Place hens on grill rack skin side down and cook 10 minutes, turn and coat with glaze. Coat hens with sauce three more times throughout cooking process. Cook for 45 minutes or until juices run clear. Remove and serve.
