Roast Quail with Balsamic Reduction

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
43%
Roast Quail with Balsamic Reduction
30 min.
2
558kcal

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Indulge in a gourmet experience with our Roast Quail with Balsamic Reduction, a dish that takes your taste buds on a delightful journey. Whether you're hosting an intimate dinner or simply craving a luxurious meal at home, this recipe promises to impress and satisfy. Quail, known for its tender meat and rich flavor, is a lesser-known poultry choice that elevates any meal from ordinary to extraordinary.

What makes this dish particularly appealing is its ability to fit seamlessly into various dietary preferences. With its gluten-free and dairy-free attributes, it's perfect for those who are mindful of their dietary restrictions without compromising on taste. The preparation is surprisingly quick, taking just 30 minutes from start to finish, making it an excellent option for both weekday lunches and elegant dinners.

The process begins with perfectly seasoned quail, roasted to crispy perfection at a high temperature, ensuring a wonderfully juicy interior. Paired with a luscious balsamic reduction, this meal bursts with an aromatic sweetness that beautifully complements the savory quail. Imagine serving this exquisite dish alongside creamy polenta or fragrant rice pilaf — it's a culinary experience you won't soon forget.

Step into the world of gourmet cooking and inspire your palate with Roast Quail with Balsamic Reduction — an unforgettable dish that promises to be the highlight of your dining experience.

Ingredients

  •  quail whole
  • tablespoon olive oil extra virgin 
  • servings salt 
  •  celery stick 
  • 0.5 cup chicken stock see 
  • 0.5 cup inexpensive balsamic vinegar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • oven
  • pot
  • roasting pan
  • aluminum foil
  • kitchen twine

Directions

  1. Defrost frozen quail: If you are working with frozen quail, either defrost overnight in the refrigerator, or place the package in a large bowl and cover with a couple inches of room temperature water for 20 minutes.
  2. Truss the quail: Pre-heat the oven to 500°F. Truss the quail with kitchen string.
  3. Cut off a length of string about 18 inches long. Cross the middle of the string over the quail's legs and bring the string around to the front of the bird, making sure it holds the wings close to the bird's flanks. Tie the string tightly around the neck.
  4. (Chowhound has an excellent video on how to truss a chicken, and quail are the same, only smaller.)
  5. Allow the quail to come to room temperature for at least 20 minutes.
  6. Arrange quail in roasting pan: Pat the quail dry with paper towels. Coat the quail with the olive oil and salt well. When the oven is hot, arrange the quail, breast side up, in a small roasting pan. Use pieces of the celery stick to keep the birds upright while they roast.
  7. Roast quail: Roast quail for 10-12 minutes in a 500°F oven.
  8. Remove the birds from the pan and set aside on a plate to rest for 10 minutes, loosely tented with foil.
  9. Make balsamic reduction: As the quail are resting, make the sauce by putting the roasting pan on a burner set to medium heat. Discard the celery sticks.
  10. Add the chicken stock and deglaze the pan by scraping all the browned bits off the bottom. Bring this to a simmer and pour into a small pot or sauté pan.
  11. Add the balsamic vinegar, increase the heat to high and boil down to a syrup. Halfway through the boil, pour any accumulated juice from the resting quail into the sauce. When the sauce thickens and will coat the back of a spoon, it's ready.
  12. Serve the quail with the sauce drizzled over everything.
  13. Serve with a side of polenta, or rice pilaf.

Nutrition Facts

Calories558kcal
Protein33.27%
Fat57.01%
Carbs9.72%

Properties

Glycemic Index
41
Glycemic Load
5.44
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
26.511739539063%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.06mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:558.42kcal
27.92%
Fat:33.99g
52.3%
Saturated Fat:8.53g
53.3%
Carbohydrates:13.03g
4.34%
Net Carbohydrates:13g
4.73%
Sugar:10.51g
11.67%
Cholesterol:167.48mg
55.83%
Sodium:411.53mg
17.89%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:44.63g
89.26%
Vitamin B3:17.39mg
86.94%
Vitamin B6:1.35mg
67.3%
Phosphorus:628.29mg
62.83%
Copper:1.16mg
57.75%
Selenium:37.52µg
53.59%
Iron:9.28mg
51.58%
Vitamin B1:0.55mg
36.89%
Vitamin B2:0.62mg
36.41%
Zinc:5.41mg
36.09%
Potassium:610.59mg
17.45%
Vitamin B5:1.69mg
16.88%
Vitamin C:13.48mg
16.34%
Vitamin B12:0.94µg
15.62%
Magnesium:60.42mg
15.1%
Vitamin A:540.52IU
10.81%
Vitamin E:1.03mg
6.88%
Manganese:0.13mg
6.37%
Folate:21.16µg
5.29%
Calcium:48.34mg
4.83%
Vitamin K:4.92µg
4.69%