Five-Spice Rubbed Cornish Hens with Mongolian Barbecue Sauce

• Produce

  • 1 tbsp Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp Ginger
  • 1/2 tsp Ginger, powder
  • 2 Green onion stalks

• Condiments

  • 1/2 cup Soy sauce

• Baking & Spices

  • 2 tbsp 5 spice, powder
  • 1/4 cup Brown sugar
  • 1/2 tbsp Cayenne pepper

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 tsp Olive oil or 1 teaspoon canola oil

• Liquids

  • 1/2 cup Water

• Other

  • 2 Tyson 100% natural rock cornish hens (about 20 ounces each

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Description

Ingredients

• 2 Tyson 100% Natural Rock Cornish Hens (about 20 ounces each)
• 2 tbsp 5 Spice powder
• 1/2 tbsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp ginger
• 1 teaspoon olive oil or 1 teaspoon canola oil
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 green onion stalks, finely diced

Directions

• Remove Tyson Cornish Hens from package. Give them a quick rinse, and place on plate. Pat dry with paper towel. Truss the legs and wings to ensure even cooking. Mix together five spice powder, garlic and ginger, then evenly coat the Hens with the spice mixture. Allow Hens to sit and marinate in spice rub for about 20 minutes. In a small microwave safe bowl, add olive oil, ginger, garlic,Kikkoman soy sauce, water and brown sugar. Stir, and microwave sauce for 1 minute. Add diced green onions, allow to sit. Grill Hens over high, direct heat for 2-3 minutes each side. Make sure to oil the grill grates first. Switch hens to low, indirect heat and grill for 12-15 minutes each side, basting with Mongolian Grill Sauce each time the bird is flipped. Serve with Mongolian Grill Sauce for dipping.