Grilled Cornish Hens with Southwestern Rub

Ingredients

• 1 avocado
• 1 c. frozen corn
• 1 small tomato
• 1/4 c. minced red onion
• 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 tsp. ground coriander
• 3/4 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. sugar
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 2 Cornish game hens

Instructions

1. Avocado Corn Relish: In medium bowl, toss together gently avocado chunks, corn, tomato, red onion, vinegar, chili powder, and salt.
2. Cover and refrigerate.
3. Preheat broiler or prepare grill.
4. Grilled Cornish Hens: In small bowl, stir together oregano, cumin, coriander, salt, sugar, and cayenne.
5. With fingertips, carefully lift skin on each hen without tearing or removing it.
6. Rub spice mixture under and over skin and onto bone side of hen halves.
7. Broil hens, skin side down, on broiler pan 8 inches from heat about 10 minutes, or until browned.
8. Turn hens and broil 8 to 10 minutes more, or until cooked through.
9. Or grill hens over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes per side.
10. Serve hens with Avocado corn Relish spooned over top.