Jamaican Jerk Grilled Cornish Hens

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Story Published: May 27, 1999 at 9:00 PM PST

Story Updated: Mar 28, 2008 at 1:18 PM PST

By Todd Johnson

Ingredients

Jamaican Jerk Grilled Cornish Hens - 5/28/1999

3 1 1/2 lb. rock Cornish game hens 1/4 cup lime juice
1/2 cup olive oil 1 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. chili powder 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. cinnamon Pinch of garlic powder
1 Tbl. salt 1 Tbl. onion powder
1 tsp. black pepper

Directions

Split the hens in half and flatten with a karate chop. Mix lime juice and olive oil. To make jerk seasoning, mix allspice, chili powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, garlic powder, salt, onion powder and black pepper. Add 1 1/2 Tbl. to lime juice and olive oil. Extra seasoning will keep in a closed jar. Pour jerk seasoning/lime juice/oil mixture over hens, coating all sides. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Grill skin side down for 15 minutes. Turn over and grill 15 more minutes. Mango chutney and grilled corn go great with this dish. Serves 6.

Recipe from Cameon Orel, Yarrow Bay Beach Cafe

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