Spatchcocked and Roasted Cornish Game Hen with Green Mojo and Mashed Citrus Sweet Potatoes

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Roasted Cornish Game Hen:

1 teaspoon coriander seeds

1 teaspoon cumin seeds

2 teaspoons garlic powder

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 Cornish game hen, spatchcocked

Olive oil, for drizzling

Green Mojo:

1/4 cup olive oil

Juice of 2 limes

1 bunch fresh cilantro tops (about 1 packed cup)

1 clove garlic  

1 serrano pepper, seeded

Salt and pepper

Mashed Citrus Sweet Potatoes, recipe follows

Mashed Citrus Sweet Potatoes:

2 sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped

1/2 cup chicken stock, plus more as needed 

1 to 2 tablespoons honey 

1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped 

Zest and juice of 1 lemon 

Zest and juice of 1 small orange, such as Cara Cara

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper