Barbecued Cornish Hens

1. To butterfly the hens, remove the backbone from the chickens and then press down on the breastbone to flatten. Make sure to turn the legs out so the thighs rest on the breast. Preheat your grill to low heat.
2. Combine the seasonings in a small bowl. Sprinkle over the skin of the hens. Using your hands, rub the dry seasoning into the skin.
3. Now wash your hands!
4. Place the hens skin-side-down on a grill over low heat. Allow to cook for 12-15 minutes without moving it. The cook time will depend on your grill. You want low heat here to crisp and not burn the skin. All cook times are based on cooking with the lid closed, using a gas grill.
5. After 15 minutes use tongs and flip the hens over. Allow them to cook for an additional 12-15 minutes or until the juices run clear or the hens reach an internal temperature of 165 F on a digital thermometer.
6. Brush 1 tablespoon of your choice of sauce on the skin side of each of the cornish hens. Allow to cook for an additional 5 minutes.
7. Remove from the grill and put it on a platter. Cover with foil for 5 minutes.
8. Cut each in half down the breast bone and enjoy!