1. Cut Cornish hens lengthwise through the backbone using kitchen shears, and flatten. This is also known as spatchcocking.

2. Combine Kikkoman Soy Sauce, lemon lime soda and garlic place in an air tight container large enought to hold hens. Mix and add hens to marinade, refridgerate for at least 24 hours.

3. Remove hens from refidgerator prior to grilling you will want to bring them to room temperature. Discard marinade and rub olive oil over hens. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

4.Place hens on cooking grate of grill breast side facing up, and top each with aluminum foil then place skillet on top of foil. Grill, covered with grill lid, over medium heat (300° to 350°) 18 to 20 minutes on each side, replacing skillet on hens after flipping. Turn grill off, and let stand, covered with grill lid, 5 to 8 minutes or until done. (If using a charcoal grill, transfer hens to a 350° oven, and bake 5 to 8 minutes or until done.) Garnish, if desired.