1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 teaspoons anchovy paste (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
With fork, pierce drumsticks to help seasonings to
penetrate. In large bowl, combine remaining ingredients
except oil; whisk in oil. Add chicken to marinade; cover
and refrigerate 1 hour or longer. Grill drumsticks,
uncovered, 5 to 6-inches above medium-hot coals 35 to 45
minutes or until cooked through, turning and basting
frequently with marinade.
RUSSIAN GRILLED CORNISHServes 2-3
For a traditional Russian Cornish, use a heavy iron skillet
to weight hens while grilling. Called tabaka-style in
Russia, pressed chicken is popular because it browns
quickly and holds its shape well.
2 fresh Cornish game hens
6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Kosher salt and pepper to taste
lemon wedges (optional)
With poultry shears or sharp knife, cut along both sides of
backbone and remove. On flat surface, spread out hens skin
side up and press down on breast bones to flatten.
In a dish combine lemon juice and garlic. Add hens to