Chili-Rubbed Cornish Hens with Tangerine Sauce

Chili-Rubbed Cornish Hens with Tangerine Sauce

1 T. plus 1 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2 Cornish game hens (1-1/2 pounds each), cut into quarters
1 tsp. olive oil, preferably extra-virgin
1/3 C. frozen tangerine or orange juice concentrate, thawed
1 C. water
2 T. brown sugar
1 T. ketchup
1 T. light molasses
1 tsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 T. cornstarch
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
3 tangerines, separated into sections
1 C. finely diced red bell pepper

Preheat broiler. Spray broiler pan rack with nonstick cooking spray. In a small bowl or C., combine chili powder and salt. Rub hens on cut sides and under skin with chili powder mixture. Place them skin-side up in a single layer on prepared broiler pan and drizzle with oil. Broil hens 5 to 6 inches from heat 25 to 30 minutes, turning pieces several times, until browned and cooked through. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, whisk together tangerine juice concentrate, water, brown sugar, ketchup, molasses, soy sauce, cornstarch, and cayenne until smooth. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly, and cook until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in tangerine sections and bell pepper. Cover sauce and let stand at least 10 minutes, or until hens are done.. Serve sauce with hens. Remove skin before eating.

Yield: 4 servings
Calories: 335
Fat: 6.8g
Fiber: 2.5g

Comments are closed.