Ingredients

How to make it

  • Spatchcock the quail ... cut down the backbone only and lay the bird 'spread eagled'
  • Prepare the marinade by combining all ingredients
  • Rub the quail with the marinade both inside and out
  • Leave to marinate in the refrigerator for 24 hours (at least)
  • Bring to room temperature before cooking
  • Preheat oven to 180°C
  • Place par boiled potato segments into a tray with some oil and place in oven. Don't season at all, it will detract from the flavour of the bird
  • Heat a frying pan to high heat
  • Place butter and oil mix in the frying pan and heat until smokey
  • Place each quail in the pan individually, skin side up, and brown for 1 minute on each side
  • Transfer the first quail to a baking tray and continue with the others, treating each one individually and transferring to the baking tray when browned
  • Place the baking tray in the oven and cook for 20-25 minutes
  • Once cooking is finished it is important to rest the quail for 10-15 minutes
  • Serve with your choice of steamed greens and roasted potato segments.
  • The final flavour boost is to squeeze a quarter of lemon on each bird at the table. Add extra lemon wedges to the plate for those who like extra zing
  • Enjoy!

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