Recipe information
Yield
4 Servings
Ingredients
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
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Preparation
Step 1
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.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
Bring remaining jelly mixture to simmer. Stir in chopped cilantro and salsa. Spoon sauce over hens and serve.