CHILI-ROASTED GAME HENS WITH JALAPEñO-ORANGE SAUCE

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Categories     Roast     Orange     Fall     Jalapeño     Cilantro     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 Cornish game hens, halved lengthwise
8 cilantro sprigs plus 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
3/4 teaspoon chili powder (preferably chipotle)
1/2 cup hot red jalapeño jelly
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1/2 cup bottled red salsa

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F. Slide fingertips under game hen skin to loosen from meat. Insert cilantro sprigs under skin. Sprinkle hens with chipotle chili powder; season with salt. Place hens, skin side up, on rimmed baking sheet. Roast 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, stir jelly, orange juice, and orange peel in small saucepan over medium heat until jelly melts, about 2 minutes. Brush hens with some jelly mixture; continue to roast until cooked through and brown, brushing once more with mixture, about 15 minutes longer.
  • Bring remaining jelly mixture to simmer. Stir in chopped cilantro and salsa. Spoon sauce over hens and serve.

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