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Six Spice Maple Cornish Hens

By: McCormick® & Company

"These Cornish game hens are bursting with sweet heat! The flavor and heat from six spices are balanced by the sweetness of maple syrup."

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Prep Time:
15 Min

Cook Time:
35 Min

Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings

Ingredients

4 teaspoons McCormick® Ground Cumin
2 teaspoons McCormick® Ground Ginger
2 teaspoons McCormick® Garlic Powder
1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick® Ground Red Pepper
1 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Black Pepper
1 teaspoon McCormick® Thyme Leaves
2 Cornish game hens
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
1 green onion, sliced

Directions

Combine spices; set aside.
Rinse Cornish hens. Pat dry with paper towels. Split each hen in half; brush with olive oil. Rub hen halves with spice mixture; coat well.
Grill over medium-hot coals or broil in an aluminum foil lined broiler pan 12-14 minutes per side or until done. Gently brush with maple syrup and grill or broil 3 minutes longer. Sprinkle with green onion slices before serving.

Nutritional Information

Amount Per Serving Calories: 458 | Total Fat: 27.7g | Cholesterol: 170mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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Reviewed on Oct. 5, 2003 by UBERHAUPT

I was nervous after reading the reviews that it was going to be too spicy but it was...

Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2002 by Amanda

The flavor was fantastic, but oh my gosh, it was so fiery hot, I could hardly eat it. And this...

Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2003 by Windy B.

This recipe was just wonderful!!! We grilled them outside and my husband just couldn't stop...

Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2003 by YANKETRADER

This is a wonderful recipe and even my daughter who hates "Little chickens" liked this one. I...

Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2005 by JAYATHECOOK

Tried this recipe last night. Unbelievable! My father is the toughest food connoisseur I have...

Reviewed on Oct. 5, 2003 by Elbee

THis was the first time I used the broiler and I loved it. However, the maple syrup only...

Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2003 by RONAMAY

Have made this several times. I have never just grilled this, I pop it in the oven on 350 for...

Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2002 by PATBBB

There seemed to be such a large amount of spice, but I followed the recipe, exactly, and LOVED...

Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2004 by Goodcalves

good, not a wow though. The spices are very good, but stay on the skin and not the meat.

Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2004 by Texasglori

These were easy, affordable, and delicious! I skipped the maple syrup altogether, and we were...

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