Game Hens Southwestern-Style Recipe

Name: Game Hens Southwestern-Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 (1 pound) game hens; 1/2 lime; 1/4 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons olive oil; ground black pepper to taste; 2 cups fresh corn kernels; 1 red onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup red bell pepper, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh chopped jalapeno peppers; 1 lime, juiced; 1 lemon, juiced; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; salt and pepper to taste; 1/3 cup olive oil; 1 tablespoon fresh chopped cilantro, for garnish

Servings: persons

4 (1 pound) game hens
1/2 lime
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
ground black pepper to taste
2 cups fresh corn kernels
1 red onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh chopped jalapeno peppers
1 lime, juiced
1 lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
salt and pepper to taste
1/3 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh chopped cilantro, for garnish

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TO PREPARE GAME HENS: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Sprinkle lime juice on hens, then sprinkle on the chili powder, cumin, salt and ground black pepper. Splash olive oil over hens. Place in a 9x13 inch baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes; then reduce oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake until done and juices run clear, about 45 minutes more.
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TO MAKE SALSA: Combine the corn, red onion, garlic, red bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, lime juice, lemon juice, cilantro, cumin, salt, ground black pepper and olive oil. Mix well and let sit for at least 30 minutes. Put on a platter and top with the cooked hens. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 (1 pound) game hens, 1/2 lime, 1/4 teaspoon chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Game Hens Southwestern-Style falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Game Hens Southwestern-Style

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