Fine Cooking

Servings:4

或egano, lemon, garlic, and red wine give these grilled birds a sun-kissed Mediterranean flavor.

Ingredients

For the seasoning

1汤匙。颗粒状的大蒜
1汤匙。颗粒状洋葱
1-1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1-1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
1/2茶匙。ground cinnamon
1/2茶匙。犹太盐
2 Tbs. olive oil; more for the grill
2 game hens (about 2 lb. each), spatchcocked

For the glaze

1 cup red wine
2 Tbs. tomato paste
2 Tbs. honey
1/4茶匙。犹太盐
1/4茶匙。freshly ground black pepper

For the butter

2 tsp. finely chopped garlic
1 tsp. honey
1/4茶匙。挤满了细磨碎的柠檬皮
1/4茶匙。犹太盐
1/4茶匙。freshly ground black pepper
2 oz. (4 tbs.) unsalted butter, softened

For the garnish

切碎的新鲜平叶欧芹
片状盐（可选）

Calories (kcal) : 790
Fat Calories (kcal): 470
Fat (g): 53
饱和脂肪（G）：18
Polyunsaturated Fat (g): 8
单不饱和脂肪（G）：22
Cholesterol (mg): 300
Sodium (mg): 480
Carbohydrates (g): 18
Fiber (g): 2
糖（G）：12
Protein (g): 48

Preparation

Season the birds

In a small bowl, combine the granulated garlic and onion, oregano, paprika, cinnamon, and salt.
用油擦整个游戏，然后在调味料上使用大部分在鸟类的一侧。

Make the glaze

In a small saucepan, whisk the wine, tomato paste, honey, salt, and pepper over high heat, and bring to a boil. Lower to a simmer and cook, whisking occasionally, until reduced to about 1/2 cup, 10 to 20 minutes. Set aside.

做黄油

在一个小碗中，将大蒜，蜂蜜，柠檬皮，盐和胡椒粉混合在一起，然后静置5分钟以使风味发育。加入黄油，搅拌以混合。搁置。

Grill and glaze the game hens

Prepare a high (500°F to 600°F) gas or charcoal grill fire. Oil the grate.
Grill the game hens, breast sides down, until the skin has nice grill marks; 10 to 15 minutes. Flip the birds over, brush with the glaze, and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes on that side.
用间接的热量完成烧烤鸟类的烧烤：对于燃气烤架，只需关闭一个燃烧器以外的所有燃烧器，然后根据需要调节热量，以保持350°F的温度。
For a charcoal grill, briefly remove the birds from the grill, then remove the grill grate. Use long-handled tongs to bank the hot coals to one side. Put the grate in place. Place an oven thermometer on the grate over the cooler area, close the lid, and let the coals burn down until the thermometer reads about 350°F.
将鸟类转移到烤架的凉爽侧，继续烹饪，乳房朝上，每隔几分钟用釉料刷牙，直到煮熟（160°F），45至50分钟。（如果您在煮鸟之前用完了釉，这很好。）您可能需要旋转鸟的位置，因此相同的侧面并不总是最接近热量。

Butter, garnish, and serve

将鸟类转移到切菜板上，向上乳房，并用一些黄油散布。带箔纸的帐篷持续5分钟。切成一半或四分之一，用切碎的欧芹和盐装饰，然后将剩余的黄油在桌子上穿过。

Tip

You can substitute 8 whole or semiboneless quail, 4 poussin or squab, or even 2 small chickens for the game hens, though cooking times will differ. (If using semiboneless quail, consider skewering them, using two skewers threaded through each side for easier handling.) The seasoning rub and glaze can both be made several hours ahead; keep covered at room temperature until ready to use. The butter can be made up to 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate, then bring to room temperature before serving.