Name: Grilled Game Hens with Basmati, Dried Currant, and Almond Salad
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients: 9 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 2 1/2 teaspoons chili powder, divided; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme; 2 tablespoons onion powder; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 4 1 1/2- to 2-pound Cornish game hens, each cut lengthwise in half; 2 cups basmati rice; 4 cups low-salt chicken broth; 1/3 cup dried currants; 4 cups (loosely packed) fresh arugula; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1 cup hickory-smoked almonds

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Grilled Game Hens with Basmati, Dried Currant, and Almond SaladMark Thomas

If you buy fresh game hens, ask the butcher to cut them in half for you. To halve frozen thawed game hens, first cut out the back bones using poultry shears, then cut hens in half.

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