Grilled Cornish Hens with Honey Mustard-Cilantro Glaze

Ingredients

• 3 (1 1/4-pound) Cornish hens
• 3 tablespoons mustard seeds
• 2 tablespoons celery seeds
• 2 cups honey
• 1 cup cilantro leaves
• 3 tablespoons dry mustard
• 3 tablespoons cracked black pepper
• 3 tablespoons white vinegar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 6 garlic cloves, chopped (about 1/4 cup)
• Cooking spray

Preparation

1. Remove and discard giblets and necks from hens. Rinse hens with cold water; pat dry. Remove skin; trim excess fat. Split hens in half lengthwise.
2. Combine the mustard seeds and celery seeds in a small skillet; cook over medium heat 1 minute or until toasted. Place seeds in a blender, and process until ground. Add honey and the next 7 ingredients (honey through garlic); process mixture until well-blended. Place hens and 1 cup honey mixture in a shallow dish; cover and marinate in refrigerator 8 hours, reserving remaining honey mixture.
3. Prepare grill.
4. Remove hens from dish; discard marinade. Place hens on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 25 minutes or until juices run clear, turning and basting frequently with the reserved honey mixture.