Caribbean Game Hens

This poultry dish, marinated with lime and white rum, sounds like a taste of the Caribbean! I'm sure the marinade would be great on chicken breasts, too. I found this recipe in a Mix-and-Match Menu cookbook. I haven't tried it yet, but it's posted in response to a request. Prep time includes marinating time.

• Ready In: 1 hr 25 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 3  rock cornish hens, halved
• 2  tablespoons  crushed black peppercorns
• 1  teaspoon ground coriander

• Lime Marinade

• 1⁄4 cup white rum
• 2  tablespoons honey
• 2  teaspoons  finely grated lime rind
• 1  tablespoon lime juice
• 2  cloves garlic, crushed
• 1  teaspoon  grated fresh ginger

Directions

1. To make marinade, combine rum, honey, lime rind, lime juice, garlic, and ginger.
2. Place birds in a shallow glass or ceramic dish and pour over marinade.
3. Turn to coat, cover, and marinate at room temperature for 1 hour.
4. Drain birds, reserving marinade.
5. Thread a skewer through wings and legs of each bird half; brush with reserved marinade.
6. Combine black pepper and coriander; rub over skin of birds.
7. Cook, turning frequently, on a light oiled preheated medium grill or under a broiler for 15-20 minutes or until birds are cooked through.