Grilled Cornish Hens with Honey Mustard-Cilantro Glaze
3 (1-1/4-pound) Cornish hens 3 tablespoons mustard seeds 2 tablespoons celery seeds 2 cups honey 1 cup cilantro leaves 3 tablespoons dry mustard 3 tablespoons cracked black pepper 3 tablespoons white vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons salt 6 garlic cloves, chopped (about 1/4 cup) Cooking spray
Remove and discard giblets and necks from hens. Rinse hens with cold water; pat dry. Remove skin; trim excess fat. Split hens in half lengthwise.
Combine the mustard seeds and celery seeds in a small skillet; cook over medium heat 1 minute or until toasted. Place seeds in a blender, and process until ground. Add honey and the next 7 ingredients (honey through garlic); process mixture until well-blended. Place hens and 1 cup honey mixture in a shallow dish; cover and marinate in refrigerator 8 hours, reserving remaining honey mixture.
Prepare grill.
Remove hens from dish; discard marinade. Place hens on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 25 minutes or until juices run clear, turning and basting frequently with the reserved honey mixture.
NUTRITIONAL INFO: calories: 403 carbohydrates: 50.2 g cholesterol: 83 fat: 10.9 g sodium: 479 mg protein: 28.9 g calcium: 71 mg iron: 3 mg fiber: 1 g
YIELD: Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 1 hen half |