Heat a small skillet over medium.
Add cumin seeds; heat 1 minute.
Add oregano; cook and stir 30 seconds or until cumin is lightly toasted.
Add 1 teaspoon oil and garlic; cook 30 seconds.
Remove from heat.
Blend cumin mixture and remaining ingredients, except hens, in a small bowl.
Wash hands.
Rinse hens and pat dry.
Lightly salt and pepper inside of hens.
Secure wings to hens and tie legs together with string, if desired.
Place marinade in a large resealable plastic bag; add hens and seal bag.
Wash hands.
Turn bag to coat hens evenly with marinade.
Refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight, turning occasionally.
Set up grill for indirect cooking: For gas grill, preheat all burners on high.
Turn one burner off; place food over “off” burner.
Reset remaining burner(s) to medium.
Close lid.
For charcoal grill, arrange hot coals around outer edge of grill; place disposable pan in open space; place food over open area.
Close lid. Heat to medium.
Wash hands.
Remove hens from marinade; discard leftover marinade.
Place hens (not touching) over indirect heat on grill.
Wash hands.
Grill hens, covered, 50 to 60 minutes or until done (internal temp 180ºF).
Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Serving Suggestion: Serve with black bean salad and corn on the cob. Refrigerate leftovers.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	219.38 Kcal (919 kJ)
Calories from fat	104.61 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.62g	18%
Cholesterol	110.12mg	37%
Sodium	748.02mg	31%
Potassium	364.36mg	8%
Total Carbs	2.8g	1%
Sugars	0.39g	2%
Dietary Fiber	0.8g	3%
Protein	24.46g	49%
Vitamin C	7mg	12%
Iron	2.3mg	13%
Calcium	33.9mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	141.07 Kcal (591 kJ)
Calories from fat	67.27 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.47g	18%
Cholesterol	70.81mg	37%
Sodium	480.99mg	31%
Potassium	234.29mg	8%
Total Carbs	1.8g	1%
Sugars	0.25g	2%
Dietary Fiber	0.52g	3%
Protein	15.73g	49%
Vitamin C	4.5mg	12%
Iron	1.5mg	13%
Calcium	21.8mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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