Tequila & Lime Game Hens (Or Chicken)

Step 1: Split game hens in half.

Step 2: In bowl, combine lime juice, tequila, olive oil, Cointreau, garlic and jalapeno.

Step 3: Place split hens in oblong baking dish and pour tequila mixture over; turn hens to coat.

Step 4: Cover and marinate, turning once or twice, overnight in refrigerator.

Step 5: Remove from refrigerator and let set at room temperature about 1 hour before cooking.

Step 6: Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat a shallow baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 7: Remove hens from marinade and arrange, skin-side up, in baking pan.

Step 8: Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 9: Bake on upper rack of oven, basting occasionally with marinade, until skin is golden

Step 10: And juices from thighs, pierced at their thickest part, run pinkish-yellow, 30-40 minutes. (Or bbq using your favorite method, spit or on the grill).

Step 11: Boil remaining marinade and pour over hens just before serving. (Add more tequila if needed, to make enough sauce).