Game Hens Southwestern-Style Recipe
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Game Hens Southwestern-Style

By: Jana 
"'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!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (12)

What to Drink?

Wine Syrah
Beer Beer
 

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Original Recipe 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

Directions

  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.
  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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 990 | Total Fat: 73.1g | Cholesterol: 339mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 5, 2003 by JENNYSHINE_99   view full review
This was an absolutly wonderful recipe. I served it with spanish rice and corn bread. Thank...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2003 by SHINE4HIM2DAY   view full review
THIS RECIPE MUST HAVE DROPPED DOWN FROM HEAVEN! ABSOLUTELY TOP OF THE LINE! JUST GIVE YOURSELF...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2005 by Snow likes to cook   view full review
Was good. Especailly the corn salsa. I like strong spice flavors, the hens could have had...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2003 by MRJAHONEY   view full review
THIS RECIPE WAS MY FIRST EXPERIENCE WITH GAME HEN. THIS RECIPE WAS AWESOME!! I LOVED THE...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2004 by ASHLYNNS MOMMY   view full review
I used a regular (4 lb) chicken, and used garlic salt in place of the regular. It had a decent...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2009 by Juliema   view full review
This recipe is so delish! I've done it with game hens and with a whole chicken with delicious...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 4, 2009 by ShannyBanany   view full review
I made this last night for dinner, but because I was lacking time and some ingrediants I only...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2008 by Whitney Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I used chicken instead of game hen to make this more budget friendly. I also cooked it on the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2006 by KLOKANEK   view full review
I adored the hen, and my boyfriend loved the salsa (which I would have given a 4). I used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2009 by DELTAQUEEN50   view full review
Excellent recipe. I used chicken breasts instead of Game Hens, but other than that I followed...

 

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