Saucy Rossy BBQ
Chicken

Charcoal-Grilled Cornish Game Hens

Cornish game hens slathered in a spicy Sassy Chicken butter and grilled over lump charcoal with cherry wood smoke for crispy skin and juicy meat.

Time~1 hr CategoryChicken Watch5:16
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Method

  1. 1Mix a rich compound butter from equal parts butter, Sassy Chicken BBQ Seasoning, and Turkey Burner hot sauce.
  2. 2Coat the hens all over in the seasoned butter.
  3. 3Set up the charcoal grill with lump charcoal and add a chunk of cherry wood to the cool side for a subtle, sweet smoke.
  4. 4Grill the hens until the skin is crispy and the meat is juicy and cooked through.
  5. 5Rest briefly and serve — a simple holiday dinner that still feels special.

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