Butterflied Cornish Hens Rubbed w/ Lemon Garlic Butter (Gc)

Directions

1. 1

   4 cornish hens -- butterflied 1 cup lemon garlic butter -- at room temperature 2 tablespoons ancho powder --lemon garlic butter-- 1 cup fres

2. 2

   In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring the lemon juice to a boil and reduce to the consistency of honey

3. 3

   Set aside In a food processor, blend the lemon syrup and garlic with the butter and season to taste with salt and pepper

4. 4

   Brush the hens with olive oil and season with salt and freshly ground pepper

5. 5

   Sprinkle with the ancho chile powder and grill skin side down over medium low heat, covered, for 15 minutes

6. 6

   The skin should be brown and crispy

7. 7

   Turn the hens over and cook an additional 5 minuets or until done

8. 8

   Remove from the grill and rub them generously with the room temperature LemonGarlic Butter