Six-Spice Maple Cornish Hens will give everyone another reason to enjoy backyard grilling. Maple syrup adds a sweet touch to Cornish hens and red and black peppers add bite to the warmer flavors of cumin, ginger and thyme.

Makes 4 servings.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes

Nutritional Information

For 1 serving
Calories: 569
Sodium: 118mg
Fat: 35g
Carbohydrates: 21g
Cholesterol: 223mg
Protein: 39g

Six-Spice Maple Cornish Hens

Ingredients

4 teaspoons McCormick® Gourmet Collection Cumin, Ground
2 teaspoons McCormick® Gourmet Collection Ginger, Ground
2 teaspoons McCormick® Gourmet Collection Garlic Powder
1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick® Gourmet Collection Red Pepper, Ground Cayenne
1 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Black Pepper, Coarse Grind
1 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Thyme Leaves
2 Cornish hens (1 1/4 pounds each)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/3 cup maple syrup
1 green onion, sliced

Directions

1. Mix spices in small bowl. Set aside.

2. Split each hen in half. Brush with oil. Rub with spice mixture; coat well.

3. Broil or grill over medium heat 12 to 14 minutes per side or until hens are cooked through. Brush with maple syrup; broil or grill 3 minutes longer. Sprinkle with green onion before serving.

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