Cornish Hens & Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus-Girls Gone Grillin’ Style

Cornish Hens & Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus-Girls Gone Grillin’ Style

Ingredients

• 2 Cornish game hens (split or spatchcocked)
• Olive oil
• Girls Gone Grillin’ SPG with a Kiss of Onion
• Hot Hens seasoning
• Optional: lemon or lime

Instructions

• Prep – Pat hens dry, coat lightly with olive oil.
• Season – Base layer of SPG with a Kiss of Onion, then add Hot Hens for that kick.
• Grill setup – Medium heat (375–400°F), indirect zone ready.
• Cook – Place hens skin-side up over indirect heat. Cook 35–45 minutes.
• Crisp – Move to direct heat last 3–5 minutes for crispy skin.
• Finish – Hit with fresh citrus squeeze right before serving.
• Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus (Grill Side)

Ingredients

1 bunch asparagus (trimmed)

8–10 slices bacon

Olive oil

Girls Gone Grillin’ SPG with a Kiss of Onion

Optional: light sprinkle Sassy Seafood for a citrus pop

Instructions

Bundle – Wrap 3–4 asparagus spears with 1 slice of bacon.

Season – Light oil, then SPG with a Kiss of Onion.

Grill – Medium heat, direct + indirect combo.

Start indirect 10–12 minutes (cook bacon through)

Finish over direct heat to crisp bacon

Turn often so bacon cooks evenly.

Pro Tips (this is where you level it up)

Start the hens first, add asparagus in the last 15 minutes

Use a cast iron skillet or grill-safe pan for asparagus if flare-ups get wild

Brush hens with Pecan Whisper BBQ Sauce in the final minutes for a sticky, caramelized finish