Grilled Cornish Game Hens

Ingredients

  1. 1 cup lemon juice
  2. 1/2 cup olive oil
  3. ½ cup parsley or 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary
  4. 1 teaspoon salt
  5. ½ teaspoon of pepper
  6. 4 1 to 1.5 lb Cornish Hens

Instructions

  1. In a large, zip top bag, mix the lemon juice, olive oil, herb, salt and pepper.
  2. Place the cornish game hens in the bag
  3. Marinate in the refrigerator at least 4 hours.
  4. Preheat the grill for medium heat
  5. Cook the hens for 15 minutes and then turn brushing occasionally with remaining marinade
  6. Cook about 15 more minutes or until 165 degrees
  7. Heat the remaining marinade until boiling and serve on the side.