Grilled Herbed Cornish Hens

Ingredients

• 4 to 6 Cornish hens (¾-to 1-¼ lb. each)
• 2 large cloves garlic, flattened
• ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 generous Tbs. minced fresh rosemary
• 2 generous Tbs. minced fresh thyme
• 2 Tbs. fresh lemon juice

Heat a gas grill to high. Using sharp kitchen scissors or poultry shears, remove the backbone of each hen by cutting on either side of it through the ribs. Turn the hens skin side up on the cutting board and press on the breastbone to flatten. Rinse each hen and pat dry. Spread the hens out flat ...

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