Grilled Cornish Hens with Honey Mustard-Cilantro Glaze

Grilled Cornish Hens with Honey Mustard-Cilantro Glaze

3 (1 1/4-lb.) Cornish hens
3 T. mustard seeds
2 T. celery seeds
2 C. honey
1 C. cilantro leaves
3 T. dry mustard
3 T. cracked black pepper
3 T. white vinegar
2 T. olive oil
2 tsp. salt
6 garlic cloves, chopped (about 1/4 C.)
Cooking spray

Remove and discard giblets and necks from hens. Rinse hens with cold water; pat dry. Remove skin; trim excess fat. Split hens in half lengthwise. Combine the mustard seeds and celery seeds in a small skillet; cook over medium heat 1 minute or until toasted. Place seeds in a blender, and process until ground. Add honey and the next 7 ingredients (honey through garlic); process mixture until well-blended. Place hens and 1 C. honey mixture in a shallow dish; cover and marinate in refrigerator 8 hours, reserving remaining honey mixture. Prepare grill. Remove hens from dish; discard marinade. Place hens on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 25 minutes or until juices run clear, turning and basting frequently with the reserved honey mixture.

Yield: 6 servings
Calories: 403
Fat: 10.9g
Fiber: 1g

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