Roasted Game Hens With Sweet Corn Salsa Recipe

Name: Roasted Game Hens With Sweet Corn Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh corn kernels; 1 red onion, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 red bell peppers, finely chopped; 1 lime, juice of; 1 lemon, juice of; ⅓ cup olive oil; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped; 1 teaspoon fresh cilantro, chopped; salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 4 rock cornish game hens (cornish hens); 1 lime, halved; 2 teaspoons olive oil; ¼ teaspoon chili powder; ¼ teaspoon ground cumin; salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1 cup fresh corn kernels
1 red onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 red bell peppers, finely chopped
1 lime, juice of
1 lemon, juice of
⅓ cup olive oil
½ teaspoon ground cumin
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
1 teaspoon fresh cilantro, chopped
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
4 rock cornish game hens (cornish hens)
1 lime, halved
2 teaspoons olive oil
¼ teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

1
For the Sweet Corn Salsa, mix together well the corn kernels, onion, garlic, and red peppers in a medium nonreactive bowl.
2
Add the lime juice, lemon juice and olive oil and mix.
3
Add the cumin, jalapeno peppers, cilantro and salt and pepper.
4
Mix well and set aside for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend.
5
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 degrees and prepare the hens.
6
Place the hens in a large roasting pan and rub them all over with the cut halves of the lime.
7
Drizzle with olive oil.
8
Sprinkle over the chile powder and cumin and season them to taste with salt and pepper.
9
Roast for 30 minutes, or until the hens are done and juices run clear.
10
Allow the hens to rest 2-3 minutes before serving.
11
Spoon the Sweet Corn Salsa onto a serving platter and arrange the halved games hens on top.
12
Serve immediately.

515

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup fresh corn kernels, 1 red onion, finely chopped, 3 garlic cloves, chopped, 2 red bell peppers, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Roasted Game Hens With Sweet Corn Salsa 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.

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Roasted Game Hens With Sweet Corn Salsa

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Variations & substitutions

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