Grilled Game Hens with Basmati, Dried Currant, and Almond Salad

Name: Grilled Game Hens with Basmati, Dried Currant, and Almond Salad
Yield: 8 Servings
Ingredients: 9 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 2 1/2 teaspoons chili powder, divided; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme; 2 tablespoons onion powder; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 4 1 1/2-to-2-pound Cornish game hens, each cut lengthwise in half; 2 cups basmati rice; 4 cups low-salt chicken broth; 1/3 cup dried currants; 4 cups (loosely packed) fresh arugula; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1 cup hickory-smoked almonds

By Jamie PurviancePhotography by Mark Thomas

July 31, 2005

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