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Drunken Cornish Hen

You won't believe how easy it is to make this fancy looking hen! Just beer and dry rub transforms a Cornish hen into the most deliciously juicy and flavorful meal ever!
Print Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings: 1 hen
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Cornish hen
  • 1 half full can of beer
  • 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 Tablespoon paprika
  • 1 Tablespoon any dried herbs rosemary, thyme, Italian seasoning
  • 3/4 Tablespoon cumin
  • 1/2 Tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 Tablespoon black pepper
  • 1/2 Tablespoon kosher salt

Method
 

  1. Prepare the grill, set heat to medium high.
  2. Combine all the seasonings for your dry rub, then sprinkle it generously inside and on the outside of each hen. Then prop each hen up by placing the half full can of beer inside the cavity.
  3. Grill for about 40 minutes, checking periodically. Use a sharp knife to slice between the thigh and breast - if the juices run clear it's done. If not, continue to cook in additional 5 minute increments until the internal temperature on an instant read thermometer reaches 180°F when inserted into inner thigh.