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Grilled Cornish Hen Dinner Under 40 Minutes

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My sister walked into the doors yesterday and instead of Hello, she said: What will we grill tonight?

Oh my, it is 6 pm and I didn’t plan to cook a fabulous dinner.  There are a few frozen things in the freezer, but it doesn’t seem like a foreseeable option to go from a freezer to a plate in under forty minutes.

“But I want something awesome and delicious!”- my baby sister is determined to fire up the grill and if I want her to help me with the kids later on, I need to figure something out.

Wait, the freezer hides something that can and will work – the Cornish Hens I picked up a little while back at the local Walmart.

Honey, fire up the grill – we are cooking out tonight!

Quick Guide to a Backyard Grilled Dinner

Grilled Cornish Hens with Asparagus, Mushrooms, and Corn on the Cob

(Scroll down to get the print card)We are grilling Cornish hens tonight! This Quick Guide to a Backyard Grilled Dinner will get you from a freezer to a dinner plate in under 40 minutes #dinnerrecipes #grilled #Way2GoodLife #dinner

Time: 40 minutes
You will need:

Marinade:

  • 6 Tbsp of Kikkoman low sodium soy sauce*
  • Lime Juice (squeeze juice out of 2 Limes)
  • 1/4 cup of cooking oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp freshly-ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Hens:

  • 2 Cornish hens* (about 1-1/4 pounds each), halved

Vegetables:

  • Asparagus
  • Mushrooms: remove stems, slice caps
  • Corn on the cob

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Start the grill.
  2. Put the frozen hens in the packaging into the cold water for 10-20 minutes
  3. Prepare your marinade by combining Kikkoman soy sauce, lime juice, oil, garlic, ginger, pepper, and salt.
  4. Remove hens out of packaging and place them in the bowl. Pour half a cup of the marinade over it and let is marinate for 10 minutes.
  5. Wash ASPARAGUS and cut the tough end. Put asparagus spears in a separate bowl and toss it with 2 tbsp of the marinade. Place it on the grill and cook it for 12 minutes (turn it once half way through).
  6. Toss the MUSHROOMS with the 2 tbsp of the marinade and grill it 5 minutes on each side.
  7. Clean the corn rub it with butter, sprinkle it with salt and wrap it in the heavy duty foil. Place it on the upper rack of the grill and grill it for 15-20 minutes (rotate every 5-10 minutes).
  8. Place marinated HENS on the grill and cook them for 12 minutes. Turn and cook for 12 more minutes.

Oh deliciousness! I can proudly call it the best meal of the week!

What is your favorite thing to grill?

Thank you #Grill4Flavor #CollectiveBias for helping me to explore my grilling options.

Cornish Hen Grilled Dinner
Prep time: 20 mins
Cook time: 20 mins
Total time: 40 mins
Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • Marinade:
  • 6 Tbsp of Kikkoman low sodium soy sauce*
  • Lime Juice (squeeze juice out of 2 Limes)
  • 1/4 cup of cooking oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp freshly-ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Hens:
  • 2 Cornish hens* (about 1-1/4 pounds each), halved
  • Vegetables:
  • Asparagus
  • Mushrooms: remove stems, slice caps
  • Corn on the cob
Instructions
  1. Start the grill.
  2. Put the frozen hens in the packaging into the cold water for 10-20 minutes
  3. Prepare your marinade by combining Kikkoman soy sauce, lime juice, oil, garlic, ginger, pepper, and salt.
  4. Remove hens out of packaging and place them in the bowl. Pour half a cup of the marinade over it and let is marinate for 10 minutes.
  5. Wash ASPARAGUS and cut the tough end. Put asparagus spears in a separate bowl and toss it with 2 tbsp of the marinade. Place it on the grill and cook it for 12 minutes (turn it once half way through).
  6. Toss the MUSHROOMS with the 2 tbsp of the marinade and grill it 5 minutes on each side.
  7. Clean the corn rub it with butter, sprinkle it with salt and wrap it in the heavy duty foil. Place it on the upper rack of the grill and grill it for 15-20 minutes (rotate every 5-10 minutes).
  8. Place marinated HENS on the grill and cook them for 12 minutes. Turn and cook for 12 more minutes.
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Comments

  1. Liz says

    May 27, 2014 at 10:09 am

    That sounds delicious. What are Cornish Hens, exactly? (like small chickens?)

    • Lena Burkut says

      May 27, 2014 at 12:32 pm

      They are quite small, but very inexpensive, easy to marinate and very quick to cook

  2. Our Family World says

    May 27, 2014 at 10:50 am

    I have never put a cornish game hen on the grill but I will be now.

  3. Jenn @comebackmomma says

    May 27, 2014 at 12:07 pm

    I never would have thought to grill a cornish hen. Looks really good. I love salmon on the grill.

  4. Cristi Comes says

    May 27, 2014 at 12:14 pm

    WE love Tyson chicken and grill breasts and such all the time, but I would’t have thought to grill a cornish hen either. Very cool, and your meal looks delicious. I’m pinning for later. 🙂

  5. Marysa says

    May 27, 2014 at 12:27 pm

    Yummy! Looks great, easy to make, and a well balanced meal!

  6. Patty says

    May 27, 2014 at 12:35 pm

    I love Cornish hens. They are so tender and delicious. I used to cook them all the time. I haven’t had one in a while. Now I’m craving one…I wonder why? 😉

  7. Jenna Wood says

    May 27, 2014 at 12:55 pm

    You have me drooling over here! Tyson and Kikkoman are staples in our house- have you ever brined a cornish hen in soy sauce? It is absolutely delicious! I just may have to pull the grill out this weekend for a quick and satisfying meal like this!

  8. Kelly Hutchinson says

    May 27, 2014 at 1:03 pm

    I never thought about grilling Cornish hens before. This was a great summer food option for the whole family.

  9. Dede says

    May 27, 2014 at 1:57 pm

    Pinned this – I’ve never made Cornish hens but would really like to grill something other than burgers and hot dogs. At least, I’d like for my husband to grill something else. I don’t even know how to turn on the grill.

  10. MomStart says

    May 27, 2014 at 6:36 pm

    Man, grills are just so awesome! They really make summer cooking easier. Love the idea of grilling a Cornish hen!

  11. Chrysa says

    May 27, 2014 at 8:26 pm

    I haven’t had a cornish hen in years! The recipe with Kikkoman sounds delicious and grilling sounds even better!

  12. Felissa (Two Little Cavaliers) says

    May 27, 2014 at 9:25 pm

    What a great little helper you had with you at the store! Nice amount of protein and lots of colorful vegetables on the side. A nice healthy family dinner!

  13. Kris Cain says

    June 4, 2014 at 12:57 pm

    This looks sooo good! It’s been years since I’ve had Cornish hens. I will have to pick some up. #client

    Kris

  14. Easy Chicken Coop Designs says

    June 7, 2014 at 9:08 am

    I am certain you have spent a lot of time in creating this post. I would like to continue to follow your blog.

  15. DENISE LOW says

    September 16, 2016 at 5:36 pm

    Thank you for the recipe. Everything on this plate looks delicious.

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