Asian Grilled Cornish Hens

Chinese Entree
  • PREP TIME
    1.5 hours
  • COOK TIME
    1 hours
  • SERVINGS
    2 Hens

Wonderful on the grill with a side of rice.

Ingredients

Equipment

Directions

Step 1

Combine orange juice, soy sauce, 1/4 cup mustard, honey, onion and ginger in a saucepan. Salt and pepper to taste.

Step 2

Bring orange juice mixture to a boil then reduce to a simmer for 1/2 hour.

Step 3

Combine olive oil, 1 Tbsp mustard, lemon, orange and garlic in mixing bowl. Salt and pepper to taste.

Step 4

Rub the olive oil mixture all over the hens and marinate them for at least 1 hour.

Step 5

Roast the hens in a 375 degree F oven for 25 minutes.

Step 6

Brush the hens with the orange juice mixture.

Step 7

Grill the hens for 7 minutes while basting with the orange juice mixture. (Can also do this under the broiler if no access to a grill).

Step 8

Serve with the remaining orange juice mixture on the side.