* 2-4 Cornish game hens (1 1/2- 2 lbs. each)
* 1 Orange, cut into 4 wedges (could use lemon)
Paste:
* 4 Tbsp. Olive Oil
* 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
* 1 Tbsp. orange zest (could use lemon)
* 2 teaspoons kosher salt
* 1 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tsp. fresh)
* 1 teaspoon dried sage
* 1 teaspoon dried marjoram (optional)
* 1/2 - 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions
In a small bowl, mix paste ingredients together. Rinse game hens inside and out and pat dry with paper towels. Fold wings behind the back of each hen. Spread the paste over the entire surface of the hens. Squeeze the juice of one orange wedge into the cavity of each hen. Stuff each orange wedge inside the cavity. (You may also substitute with lemons, add garlic and rosemary sprigs). It is optional to truss (tie) each hen with kitchen twine, but not necessary.
Grill chicken over indirect high heat on the BBQ. Cook the hens with the lid closed as much as possible, until the juices run clear and the meat is no longer pink at the bone, 50 to 60 minutes. For even browning and cooking, rotate the hens and swap their positions 2 or 3 times during cooking. When fully cooked, remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Enjoy!
