Juicy Cornish Game Hens

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Step 2

Melt butter and stir in honey and chili powder; mixing well.

Step 3

Stir in orange juice, salt and pepper and remove from heat.

Step 4

Cut each hen into two halves.

Step 5

Rinse well and pat dry with paper towels.

Step 6

Place hens in baking dish, skin side down, and place in oven for 6-8 minutes.

Step 7

Turn hens over and baste generously with all of the mixture.

Step 8

Bake for approximately 45 minutes or until well browned.