Honey-Chipotle-Chili Cornish Hens

I love Cornish hens.  They're so easy to prepare and so moist. This recipe has a little kick to it and it gives the hens such a nice flavor.  Very yummy.  Enjoy!

Ingredients:

-1 stick (1/2 cup) butter

-4 Tbs honey

-2 Tbs chipotle-chili powder

-3 Tbs orange juice

-1 tsp salt

-1 tsp pepper

-3 Cornish hens, back bone removed, and hens halved

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 F.

In a small pot, melt the butter.  Add the honey, chipotle-chili, orange juice, salt and pepper.  Give it a good stir and cook for a couple of minutes. Remove from heat.

Pat the hens dry and place on baking sheet skin side down. Brush with some of the sauce mixture.

Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes.

Flip hens on the other side and pour remaining sauce on top. Bake for 45 more minutes or until beautifully browned and the juices run clear.

Enjoy!