Instructions: To make the Honey-Lime Dressing: In a medium glass or ceramic bowl, whisk together the lime juice, oil, honey, thyme, rosemary, and garlic. Set aside.

Remove and discard giblets from hens; rinse hens, and pat dry with paper towels.

To split hens, place each hen breast-side-up on cutting board. With a sharp butcher knife, cut through ribs along one side of backbone; repeat on other side and discard backbone. Turn hen over and cut through along one side of breastbone.

Place hen halves in a resealable plastic bag. Pour blended honey-lime dressing over hens and refrigerate for 2 hours, turning bag occasionally to distribute marinade.

Remove hens from bag and reserve dressing. Season hens with paprika, salt, and pepper. Place cut-side up in center of cooking grate and grill for 25 to 30 minutes until no longer pink inside and juices run clear.

Pour reserved dressing into a small saucepan and bring to a boil; boil for one full minute. Place grilled hens on a platter and pour hot dressing over them. Sprinkle with cilantro.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Wine Recommendation: An oaky Fume Blanc from Napa or Sonoma Valley will provide the right level of creamy richness for the hen and the right amount of snappy, fruit-driven acidity for the sweet and sour dressing.

Beer Recommendation: A dark, rich Bock beer is just the ticket to match the sweetness of the young hens and balance the flavors of the sweet and sour dressing.

Comments: Grilled game hens make an easy dinner thats elegant enough for guests. The honey-lime dressing in this recipe makes them delectable!

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