Game Hens Southwestern-Style

'Game' is a term applied to wild animals or birds that are deemed suitable for human consumption, or EDIBLE! Young game hens are the best for this delicious lime basted and Southwestern salsafied dish. Get yer spurs on and dig in!

• Calories: 990 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ground black pepper to taste
• ⅓ cup olive oil
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• ¼ teaspoon chili powder
• 1 lime, juiced
• ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 red onion, diced
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped cilantro, for garnish
• ¼ cup red bell pepper, chopped
• 4 (1 pound) game hens
• ½ lime
• 2 cups fresh corn kernels
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped jalapeno peppers

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.