Bbq quail with honey-mustard dressing

Ready In: 30 mins Serves: 4-8

 

Ingredients

·         8 quail, split and backbone removed

·         2 liters of 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

 

Preparation

1.      Bring the chicken stock to a 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 it 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.

 

Nutrition info

Serving Size: 1 (386) g

Calories: 734.6

Calories from Fat 323 g 44 %

Total Fat 36 g 55 %

Saturated Fat 9.5 g 47 %

Cholesterol 180.9 mg 60 %

Sodium 1177.5 mg 49 %

Total Carbohydrate 44.7 g 14 %

Dietary Fiber 0.3 g 1 %

Sugars 34.2 g 136 %

Protein 56.4 g 112 %