Lime And Sesame Roasted Cornish Game Hens - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Cornish hens, split in half
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 garlic cloves, sliced
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground ginger
3 tablespoons lime juice
GARNISHES
toasted sesame seeds, Lime Wedges

Preparation

Place hens, breast side down in a large shallow glass dish, I use a large zip-top plastic bag.
Combine soy sauce, vegetable oil, garlic, sesame seeds, brown sugar, ginger and lime juice until well blended.
Pour marinade over hens.
Cover and marinate for at least 8 hours.
Turn occassionally or shake marinating bag.
Remove hens from marinade.
Reserve marinade and bring to a full boil in a small saucepan.
Set aside.
Place hens in a greased 13 x 9 pan breast side up.
Bake uncovered for 45-60 minutes or until golden brown.
Baste occasionally with marinade.
Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and lime wedges.