BBQ Quail with Honey-mustard Dressing

JustJanS's Note:

Russell found this recipe for quail in a Melbourne newspaper and plans to cook it for me soon (if I have my way!) The recipe suggests it serves 4 for a main course or 8 as an appetiser.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 8 quail , split and backbone removed
• 2 liters chicken stock
• 8 fresh thyme sprigs
• 8 rosemary sprigs
• 2 limes, zest of
• olive oil
• sea salt
• fresh ground black pepper

DRESSING

• 6 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon grainy mustard
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil

Directions:

1. Bring the chicken stock to the boil.
2. Clean the quail, and pat dry.
3. Place the quail in the boiling stock, and return quickly to the boil-cook for 2 minutes.
4. Drain and dry the quail and stuff with the herbs and lime zest.
5. Brush with oil and season well.
6. Cook on a medium BBQ grill for 7-10 minutes, turning regularly.
7. Place the cooked quail in a warmed serving dish, pour over the dressing, and leave to stand for 5 minutes before serving.
8. DRESSING: Whisk all the ingredients together.

Reviews

[Peter J]

This was wonderful, the cooking method for the quail helped bring out the flavours and the dressing was simple yet spectacular and really set it all off. I cooked on a BBQ with the hood down to let it cook through and used a few toothpicks to keep the quail together because otherwise I could see it falling apart a bit while turning. It's a bit tricky to get the temperature right on a BBQ but it would also come out great in an oven placed towards the top for good browning for anyone put off by using a BBQ.

[buzz_buzz80]

YUM! I used just the dressing on the quail & served it with asian greens & rice, but as the name suggests it would be PERFECT on the BBQ! Very tasty, but still light, and sooooo easy to make....

[Chef #159506]

I loved this! So easy to make, the flavors blend nicely without overpowering the delicate quail. YUM!