Grilled Quail
50 min 30 min prep
8 (5 |
ounce) quail |
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vegetable oil
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Marinade
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1/3 |
cup dry sherry |
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1/4 |
cup vegetable oil |
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2 |
tablespoons soy sauce |
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2 |
tablespoons light brown sugar |
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| 1 1/2 |
teaspoons five-spice powder
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Seasoning blend
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1 |
teaspoon five-spice powder |
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1/2 |
teaspoon dried thyme |
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1/2 |
teaspoon kosher salt |
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1/2 |
teaspoon black pepper |
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- To make the marinade: In a small bowl, mix together all the marinated ingredients.
- Put the quail in a large heavy-duty plastic zip-top bag.
- Pour in the marinade (if one bag isn't big enough, then use two bags and divide the marinade).
- Press the air out of the bag and seal tightly.
- Shake gently to distribute the marinade.
- Refrigerate 1-8 hours and turn occasionally.
- Take the quail out of the bag and throw away marinade.
- Pat quail dry with paper towels.
- Lightly brush the quail with vegetable oil.
- In a small bowl, add all the seasoning blend ingredients; stir to combine.
- Sprinkle seasoning blend over quail.
- Grill with breast side down over INDIRECT medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until the juices are slightly pink (turn once halfway through grill time).
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