CHICKEN | Cornish Hens with Rum
posted by admin on 04/13/2010 at 01:14am

2 Cornish game hens
2 tablespoon dark rum
1 juice of one lime
1-1/2 tablespoon honey
1 garlic clove — crushed
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns

Cut in half lengthwise Wash hens and pat dry. Mix together rum, lime juice, honey, garlic, and salt. Rub mixture all over hens and marinate at least 30 minutes. Coarsely crush coriander seeds and peppercorns together with a mortar and pestle. Remove hens from marinade, reserving the marinade. Press crushed coriander seeds and peppercorns into skin side of hens. Grill over hot coals for 20 – 25 minutes, turning frequently and basting with reserved marinade