Texas-Style Game Hens

These are cooked on the grill. This is fun because it allows everyone to have both dark and white meat. :)

• Ready In: 1 hr 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup  apple jelly
• 1⁄2 cup ketchup
• 1  tablespoon vinegar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder
• 4  Cornish hens, 1 to 1/4 lbs each, split

Directions

1. Combine the first 4 ingredients in a small saucepan; stir well. Cook over medium heat until the jelly melts, stirring constantly. Remove sauce from the heat; keep warm.
2. Combine the salt, garlic powder, and 1/2 tsp chili powder, stirring well. Sprinkle over the cornish hens.
3. Grill over medium coals for 45 minutes; turn occasionally.
4. Baste with the sauce and grill an additional 15 minutes. Turn and baste frequently with the remaining sauce. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes before slicing.