Grilled Poussins

Name: Grilled Poussins
Ingredients: 4 poussins, about 1 lb (450g) each; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 4 tbsp butter; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 tsp dried tarragon, crumbled; 1 tsp dried thyme, crumbled

7 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

4 poussins, about 1 lb (450g) each
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 tbsp butter
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp dried tarragon, crumbled
1 tsp dried thyme, crumbled

Directions

1

Position the rack about 6in (15cm) from the source of heat and preheat the broiler.
2

Cut each poussin in half lengthwise.
3

Season with salt and pepper.
4

Place the poussins, skin side down, on an oiled broiler pan.
5

Broil 20 minutes, or until lightly browned.
6

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt the butter, and stir in the lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, tarragon, and thyme.
7

Brush the poussins with some of the butter mixture.
8

Turn them skin side up, and brush again.
9

Broil about 12 minutes more, basting occasionally with the butter mixture, or until golden brown and the juices run clear when pierced with a sharp knife.