Grilled Spatchcock Cornish Hens with DizzyDust Seasoning
Delicious and Fast Grilled Spatchcock Cornish Hens is very easy to prepare, cook and serve
Servings 2 people
Calories 270kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Cornish Hen
- ¼ cup BBQ Rub I used DizzyDust
Instructions
Prepare the Cornish Hen
- Use kitchen shears to cut along both sides of the spine and press the hen flat
- Use Dizzy Pig's Dizzy Dust seasoning to liberally coat both sides of the hen. If you don't have this seasoning, use your favorite chicken seasoning
Grill the Cornish Hen
- Preheat the grill to 350 degrees on direct heat
- Place the hen over direct heat with the skin side up for 15 minutes
- Turn the hen over and grill skin side down for 15 more minutes
- The hen is fully cooked when the temperature of the thickest part reaches 165 degrees
- Remove from the grill and let rest for 10 minutes before serving
Notes
Grill Multiple: Cornish hens are smaller than most chickens. It is just as easy to grill two, as it is to grill one, so it makes sense to throw a second one on the grill at the same time.
Temperature Doneness: Make sure to check the temperature often. Spatchcocked fowl lay flat on the grill and will cook much faster that a traditionally prepared whole chicken.
Sticking to Grill: It shouldn't stick but if you are worried, brush olive oil on the grill grates for safe measure.
Storage: After the Cornish hen is cooled down, place it in an airtight container. It will last 3-4 days in the fridge.
Substitutions: This recipe is a great "how to grill" vs using a certain rub or spice. Go crazy here and use which ones you love. Rosemary/thyme or garlic lovers. Open up your spice cabinet and use some spice packets you received as gifts. The hen tastes just like chicken so gauge it like that.
Nutrition
Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 73mg | Potassium: 367mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 511IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 160mg | Iron: 6mg