Game Hens with Spicy Orange Salsa and Bulgur Pilaf Recipe

Name: Game Hens with Spicy Orange Salsa and Bulgur Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 Cornish Game Hens, about 1 pound each; 12 garlic cloves, peeled; 1 1/2 medium white onions, peeled; 1 1/2 tablespoons sea salt; 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 1/2 cups orange juice; 1 1/2 cups tangerine juice; 1/3 cup olive oil; 1 cup bulgur wheat; 1 cup boiling water; 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter; 1/2 small onion, diced; 3 ounces vermicelli, broken in small pieces; 1/4 cup pine nuts; 1 cup chicken stock, canned broth or water; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; 2 oranges, segments finely diced; 1 lime, segments finely diced; 1 tangerine, segments finely diced; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 teaspoon Arbol chile powder; 1 small red onion, finely diced; Sea salt, to taste; Freshly ground black pepper. to taste

Servings: persons

6 Cornish Game Hens, about 1 pound each
12 garlic cloves, peeled
1 1/2 medium white onions, peeled
1 1/2 tablespoons sea salt
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/2 cups orange juice
1 1/2 cups tangerine juice
1/3 cup olive oil
1 cup bulgur wheat
1 cup boiling water
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1/2 small onion, diced
3 ounces vermicelli, broken in small pieces
1/4 cup pine nuts
1 cup chicken stock, canned broth or water
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
2 oranges, segments finely diced
1 lime, segments finely diced
1 tangerine, segments finely diced
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon Arbol chile powder
1 small red onion, finely diced
Sea salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper. to taste

1
Place the hens in a large glass bowl.
2
In a blender, puree the garlic, onion, salt, pepper, cinnamon, cloves, orange juice, tangerine juice, and olive oil.
3
Pour the puree over the hens and marinate for a minimum of 4 hours at room temperature, or in the refrigerator, overnight.
4
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
5
Place the hens in a greased baking dish and spoon the marinade over them.
6
Bake for about 1/2 hour, then reduce the heat to 350 degrees.
7
Continue baking, basting occasionally, for another 1/2 hour or until crispy.
8
Remove the hens from the oven and cover with foil.
9
Set aside for 20 minutes.
10
Serve with bulgur pilaf and spicy orange salsa.
11
Combine the bulgur and water in a bowl and set aside until reconstituted, about 10 minutes.
12
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan, over a medium high heat.
13
Saute the onion until golden, about 10 minutes.
14
Add the vermicelli and pine nuts and saute until golden.
15
Stir in the reconstituted bulgur, chicken stock, salt, and pepper.
16
Reduce to a simmer and cook, covered, about 10 minutes.
17
Combine all of the above ingredients in a small glass mixing bowl.

1821

kcal

Calories

120

Fat

157

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 27 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 Cornish Game Hens, about 1 pound each, 12 garlic cloves, peeled, 1 1/2 medium white onions, peeled, 1 1/2 tablespoons sea salt, and more.

Yes, Game Hens with Spicy Orange Salsa and Bulgur Pilaf falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Game Hens with Spicy Orange Salsa and Bulgur Pilaf

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