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Tequila & Lime Game Hens (Or Chicken)

Created by Mikekey on December 31, 2013

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).