Cornish Hens With Apricot-mustard Glaze

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1/2 cup apricot preserves
• 1/4 cup stone ground mustard
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
• 2 teaspoons champagne vinegar or 2 teaspoons wine vinegar
• 2 (18 ounce) cornish hens, skinned and quartered
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• cooking spray

Recipe

• 1 combine preserves, mustard, parsley, mint, and vinegar, stirring with a whisk. sprinkle hens with salt and pepper. place 1/4 cup apricot mixture in a large zip-top plastic bag. add hens; seal and marinate in refrigerator 1 hour, turning bag occasionally.
• 2 prepare grill to medium-high heat.
• 3 remove hens from bag; discard marinade. place hens on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 12 minutes or until thermometer registers 180°, turning hens occasionally and basting frequently with apricot mixture.