Cornish Hens Roasted with Chili Rub
Gallinitas al Horno de ChiliCornish hens are just the right size for a single serving. Chili Rub gives the little birds a great Mexican flavor. Serve with any number of salsas, such as Tomato and Corn Salsa, Pineapple Salsa, or Mango Salsa. Add rice or beans to complete the plate
Ingrediënten
Makes 4 servings
- 3 tablespoons Chili Rub
- 3 medium garlic cloves pressed
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 Cornish hens about 1 pound each, rinsed, excess fat removed from cavities, and patted dry
Instructies
- Prepare the chili rub and remove 3 tablespoons for seasoning the hens.
- (Store remaining rub for future use in a sealed plastic bag.
- ) In a small bowl, mix the chili rub, garlic, salt, lime juice, and oil.
- Rub the mixture all over the hens.
- Place the hens breast up on a large rack in a roasting pan.
- Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°.
- Roast the hens 25 minutes; then turn the hens over and roast until golden, about 10 minutes.
- Once again turn the hens, breast up, and roast 12 to 15 minutes, or until the juices run clear when a thigh is pierced with the tip of a small sharp knife.
- Serve 1 hen per person.
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