Instructions: With poultry shears or sharp knife, cut along both sides of backbone and remove. On flat surface, spread out hens skin side up and press down on breast bones to flatten.

In a dish combine lemon juice and garlic. Add hens to marinade, turning to coat well. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour or longer.

Remove hens from marinade, rub lightly with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place hens on grill, skin side up, and top with a heavy iron skillet or other pan filled with 1 pound heat-proof object, to flatten. Grill, 5 to 6 inches above medium-hot coals. After 15 minutes turn hens and replace weight. Continue grilling for another 15 to 20 minutes or until hens are well browned and cooked through. To serve, garnish hens with lemon wedges.

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