ROASTED GAME HENS WITH SWEET CORN SALSA

Roasted Game Hens with Sweet Corn Salsa image

Provided by Daily Inspiration S @DailyInspiration

Categories Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 19

SWEET CORN SALSA
1 cup(s) fresh corn kernels
1 - red onion, finely chopped
3 - garlic cloves, chopped
2 - red bell peppers, finely chopped
1 - lime, juiced
1 - lemon, juiced
1/3 cup(s) olive oil
1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cumin
2 - jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
1 teaspoon(s) fresh cilantro, chopped
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
FOR THE HENS
4 - cornish game hens
1 - lime, halved
2 teaspoon(s) olive oil
1/4 teaspoon(s) chili powder
1/4 teaspoon(s) ground cumin
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

For the Sweet Corn Salad - mix together well the corn kernels, onion, garlic and red peppers in a medium non-reactive bowl. Add the lime juice, lemon juice and olive oil and mix well. Add the cumin, jalapeno peppers, cilantro, salt and pepper. Mix well and set aside for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend.
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 degrees and prepare the hens. Place the hens in a large roasting pan and rub them all over with the cut halves of the lime. Drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle the chili powder and cumin over chicken, as well as, salt and pepper.
Roast the hens for 30 minutes or until the hens are done and juices run clear. Allow the hens to rest 2-3 minutes before serving. Halve the game hens and place on a platter. Spoon the Sweet Corn Salsa over the top of the hens. Serve immediately.