Six Spice Maple Cornish Hens

Ingredients

• 4 teaspoons McCormick Ground Cumin
• 2 teaspoons McCormick Ground Ginger
• 2 teaspoons McCormick Garlic Powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick Ground Red Pepper
• 1 teaspoon McCormick Black Pepper, Ground
• 1 teaspoon McCormick Thyme Leaves
• 2 Cornish game hens
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
• 1 green onion, sliced

Directions

Combine spices; set aside.

Rinse Cornish hens. Pat dry with paper towels. Split each hen in half; brush with olive oil. Rub hen halves with spice mixture; coat well.

Grill over medium-hot coals or broil in an aluminum foil lined broiler pan 12-14 minutes per side or until done. Gently brush with maple syrup and grill or broil 3 minutes longer. Sprinkle with green onion slices before serving.