Herbed Greek Yogurt–Marinated Cornish Hens
Cornish game hens are coated in a Greek yogurt marinade brightened with lemon juice and seasoned with paprika, garlic salt, thyme, black pepper, oregano, and rosemary. Slow grilling brings out the herbs and creates tender, richly seasoned poultry, making this an easy centerpiece for a warm-weather barbecue or relaxed outdoor dinner.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Herbed Greek Yogurt–Marinated Cornish Hens, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 21
- Heart Health
- 73
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 1
Place Cornish game hens in a large resealable plastic bag.
- 2
Mix Greek yogurt, lemon juice, paprika, olive oil, garlic salt, thyme, black pepper, oregano, rosemary, and savory together in a small bowl. Pour the yogurt mixture over the game hens, turning them to coat completely and allowing some of the mixture to enter their cavities. Seal the bag, removing as much air as possible, and refrigerate for 2 hours to overnight.
- 3
Preheat the grill to low heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 4
Remove the game hens from the bag and pat them dry. Discard the yogurt mixture. Grill until the skin starts to brown, about 3 minutes per side. Cover the grill and cook the game hens, rotating if needed, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 15 to 20 minutes.
- 5
Remove the game hens from the grill and slice them open on the breast side, flattening them like open books. Return them to the grill, cut-side down, cover the grill, and cook until browned, about 4 minutes.
- Calories 1127.5 kcal High 56%
- Protein 105.64 g Good Source 211%
- Carbohydrate 3.88 g 1%
- Total Fat 77.78 g High 100%
- Saturated Fat 22.69 g High 113%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 699.3 mg High 233%
- Sodium 361.29 mg Moderate 16%
- Dietary Fiber 1.36 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 1.55 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 59.16 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 2.52 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 117.41 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 1.42 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.45 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Herbed Greek Yogurt Marinated Cornish Hens is made with 13 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cornish Hen, Dried Oregano, and Dried Rosemary. Each serving provides about 1127.5 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Herbed Greek Yogurt–Marinated Cornish Hens made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cornish Hen, Dried Oregano, Dried Rosemary, Dried Savory. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Herbed Greek Yogurt–Marinated Cornish Hens?
- About 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1127.5 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Herbed Greek Yogurt–Marinated Cornish Hens easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Herbed Greek Yogurt–Marinated Cornish Hens healthy?
- Herbed Greek Yogurt–Marinated Cornish Hens has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 1127.5 calories and 105.64 g of protein, or 211% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 361.29 mg (16% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 22.69 g (113% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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