Five Spice Grilled Quail Recipe

Impress your loved ones with this succulent Five-Spice Grilled Quail recipe! Tender quail, marinated for maximum flavor (8 hours recommended!), are grilled to perfection, resulting in juicy meat with a hint of pink – a sign of perfectly cooked game birds. This recipe is easy to follow and delivers incredible results, guaranteed to become a new family favorite.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 780.2 kcal
Protein 113g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Five Spice Grilled Quail

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How to Make Five Spice Grilled Quail

  1. **Make the Five-Spice Marinade:** In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 teaspoon grated ginger, 1 clove minced garlic, and 1 teaspoon five-spice powder.
  2. **Marinate the Quail:** Place 4 quail in a large, heavy-duty zip-top bag.
  3. **Add Marinade & Seal:** Pour the marinade over the quail. Press out excess air and seal the bag tightly.
  4. **Refrigerate:** Refrigerate for 1-8 hours, turning the bag occasionally to ensure even marination.
  5. **Prepare for Grilling:** Remove quail from the bag and discard the marinade. Pat the quail dry with paper towels.
  6. **Oil & Season:** Lightly brush the quail with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil.
  7. **Prepare Five-Spice Blend:** In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon five-spice powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  8. **Season the Quail:** Sprinkle the five-spice blend evenly over the quail.
  9. **Grill the Quail:** Preheat grill to medium-indirect heat. Grill quail breast-side down for 15-20 minutes, or until the juices run slightly pink. Flip and grill for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until cooked through. Internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
  10. **Serve:** Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

36 g

Sugar

30g

Fat

56g

Carbs

3g