Grilled Cornish Game Hens with Apricot-Chipotle Glaze

Ingredients

• 1 cup apple cider 
• 8 servings apricot-chipotle glaze 
• 1 teaspoon peppercorns black
• 4  cornish game hens split
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt 

Equipment

• bowl
• paper towels
• oven
• grill
• kitchen thermometer

Directions

1. Rinse game hens with cold water, pat dry with paper towels, and set aside.
2. Combine cider, salt, and peppercorns in a large bowl or heavy-duty zip-top freezer bag.
3. Add game hens, and marinate in refrigerator at least 4 hours.
4. Remove hens from marinade.
5. Place on preheated grill at medium-low heat. Grill 30 to 35 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in the meaty part of the thigh registers 16
6. During the last 10 minutes of grilling, reduce heat to low; brush hens with half of the Apricot-Chipotle Glaze.
7. Brush with remaining glaze before serving.
8. Note: Hens can be baked in an oven at 350 for 20 to 25 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in the meaty part of the thigh registers 165.