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Lime-Infused Tequila Game Hens or Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients

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2 cornish hens
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/3 cup gold tequila
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons cointreau liqueur
2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1 jalapeno pepper, minced (leave seeds in)
salt and pepper

Nutritional information

537.9
Calories
315 g
Calories From Fat
35.1 g
Total Fat
5.8 g
Saturated Fat
217.5 mg
Cholesterol
164.9 mg
Sodium
6.6 g
Carbs
0.5 g
Dietary Fiber
1.3 g
Sugars
48.4 g
Protein
168g
Serving Size

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Lime-Infused Tequila Game Hens or Chicken Recipe

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    Split game hens marinated in tequila and roasted. COULD BE GRILLED IN SUMMER. Serve with rice. This is for 4 servings, 1/2 hen each, or 2 servings if you want a whole hen per person. Prep time includes overnight marinating.
    NOTE: A cut up fryer chicken could be used instead of game hens.

    • 1560 min
    • Serves 2
    • Easy

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    Tequila and Lime Game Hens (Or Chicken), Split game hens marinated in tequila and roasted COULD BE GRILLED IN SUMMER Serve with rice This is for 4 servings, 1/2 hen each, or 2 servings if you want a whole hen per person Prep time includes overnight marinating NOTE: A cut up fryer chicken could be used instead of game hens


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    Steps

    1
    Done

    Split Game Hens in Half.

    2
    Done

    in Bowl, Combine Lime Juice, Tequila, Olive Oil, Cointreau, Garlic and Jalapeno.

    3
    Done

    Place Split Hens in Oblong Baking Dish and Pour Tequila Mixture Over; Turn Hens to Coat.

    4
    Done

    Cover and Marinate, Turning Once or Twice, Overnight in Refrigerator.

    5
    Done

    Remove from Refrigerator and Let Set at Room Temperature About 1 Hour Before Cooking.

    6
    Done

    Preheat Oven to 400f.

    7
    Done

    Coat a Shallow Baking Pan With Nonstick Cooking Spray.

    8
    Done

    Remove Hens from Marinade and Arrange, Skin-Side Up, in Baking Pan.

    9
    Done

    Season With Salt and Pepper to Taste.

    10
    Done

    Bake at 400 Degrees on Upper Rack of Oven, Basting Occasionally With Marinade, Until Skin Is Golden 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).

    11
    Done

    Boil Remaining Marinade and Pour Over Hens Just Before Serving. (add More Tequila If Needed, to Make Enough Sauce).

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