Grilled Herbed Poussins

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
33%
Grilled Herbed Poussins
15 min.
4
1007kcal

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Elevate your dining experience with our Grilled Herbed Poussins, a delightful dish that perfectly marries flavor and health while being gluten-free and dairy-free. This quick and sumptuous recipe serves four and can be prepared in just 15 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a lunch or dinner gathering. Each serving boasts a mere 1007 calories, allowing you to indulge without the guilt.

Imagine tender poussins, marinated in a fragrant blend of fresh basil, rosemary, and thyme, taking center stage at your table. The herbal paste, enriched with chopped garlic and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, infuses the birds with a multitude of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. As they grill to perfection, their skin gets beautifully charred, adding a delightful crunch to every bite.

This recipe not only embodies simplicity and ease but also offers versatility. Prepared either on an outdoor grill or in the comfort of your kitchen using a grill pan, these poussins ensure that indoor cooking can be just as rewarding as outdoor barbecues. Plus, you can rub the herb mixture on your poussins a day in advance, allowing flavors to deepen and intensify, setting the stage for an unforgettable meal. Perfect for those who cherish both taste and nutrition, our Grilled Herbed Poussins are bound to impress your family and friends alike!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup basil chopped
  • pound cornish game hens split
  •  bay leaf fresh finely chopped
  • small garlic clove chopped
  • tablespoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • 1.5 tablespoons rosemary finely chopped
  • tablespoon thyme leaves 

Equipment

  • blender
  • roasting pan
  • grill
  • grill pan

Directions

  1. Blend together herbs, oil, garlic, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a blender until finely chopped, then rub all over poussins.
  2. Prepare grill for indirect-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal (medium-high heat for gas); see Grilling Procedure.
  3. Oil grill rack, then grill poussins, skin sides down first, directly over coals, turning once, until well browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Move poussins to area with no coals underneath and grill, covered, until just cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes more.
  4. Transfer poussins to a platter and let stand 10 minutes.
  5. •Poussins can be rubbed with herb paste 1 day ahead and chilled. •To cook poussins indoors, brown them as above in a hot large ridged grill pan over medium-high heat, then cover with an inverted roasting pan. Reduce heat to medium and cook about 18 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1007kcal
Protein31.65%
Fat67.74%
Carbs0.61%

Properties

Glycemic Index
53.75
Glycemic Load
0.35
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
27.842608462209%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.05mg
Luteolin
0.8mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1006.99kcal
50.35%
Fat:74.26g
114.24%
Saturated Fat:19.16g
119.75%
Carbohydrates:1.48g
0.49%
Net Carbohydrates:0.85g
0.31%
Sugar:0.02g
0.02%
Cholesterol:458.13mg
152.71%
Sodium:277.76mg
12.08%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:78.07g
156.14%
Vitamin B3:25.81mg
129.03%
Selenium:53.78µg
76.82%
Vitamin B6:1.38mg
68.95%
Phosphorus:640.6mg
64.06%
Vitamin B2:0.79mg
46.21%
Zinc:5.3mg
35.36%
Potassium:1099.11mg
31.4%
Vitamin B5:2.78mg
27.82%
Vitamin B12:1.5µg
24.95%
Iron:4.22mg
23.42%
Vitamin B1:0.34mg
22.62%
Vitamin K:23.46µg
22.34%
Magnesium:87.49mg
21.87%
Vitamin E:2.8mg
18.64%
Vitamin A:678.83IU
13.58%
Copper:0.25mg
12.33%
Manganese:0.16mg
8.15%
Vitamin C:6.29mg
7.62%
Calcium:72.47mg
7.25%
Folate:17.85µg
4.46%
Fiber:0.63g
2.53%
Source:Epicurious