Roasted Quail Simple Cast Iron Roasted Quails Recipe

Jump to Recipe Roasted quail is an incredibly easy and utterly delicious dinner! If you’re a hunter or meat aficionado, this is definitely a recipe you’ll love to make! This small bird is juicy, flavorful, and so easy to prepare! If you’ve never tried roasted quail, now is the time! Cast Iron Skillet Roasted Quail Roasted quail is such an elegant comfort food (the best of both worlds)! Each person at the dinner table gets their own bird roasted to perfection in a cast-iron skillet. If you’re a quail hunter, or simply a home cook that enjoys game birds, this is a simple and delicious recipe you have to try. This quick-cooking bird is so easy to prepare! Roasted quail are tiny birds that may look like chicken, but they taste even better!

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🥘 Roasted Quail Ingredients You don’t need much to make incredible roasted quail! There are just 3 simple ingredients.

Quail - 4 whole quails (about 1 pound).Olive oil - ½ tablespoon of olive oil. For best results, use EVOO (extra virgin olive oil). Poultry Seasoning - ½ teaspoon of my simple poultry seasoning, or your favorite brand. Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips! 🔪 How To Make Roasted Quail Quail is a quick-cooking bird and this recipe is mostly hands-off! All you need is a cast-iron skillet or baking dish, a basting brush, and measuring spoons. I prepared 4 quails with 1 bird per person. You can always make more, but you will need to work in batches or use a second pan.

Prep. Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C) and lightly grease your cast iron skillet or baking dish.Season. Pat the 1 pound of whole quails dry and then brush with ½ tablespoon of olive oil and season with ½ teaspoon of poultry seasoning.Roast. Transfer the seasoned quail to a baking dish. Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the quail is done (*see note).Rest. Transfer your quail to a tray, plate, or cutting board and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving. Round out your meal with a hearty carb and a vegetable. Balsamic roasted brussel sprouts and crispy roasted red potatoes would be a great choice. Enjoy! 💭 Angela’s Tips & Recipe Notes Quail is medium-rare once it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (62°C). Many chefs and meat enthusiasts claim this is the best temperature to enjoy it at. The CDC recommends quail be cooked to 165°F (75°C), which is about medium-well. While some people prefer to cook their quail even more (up to 180°F (82°C) for very well-done). To store: Leftover roasted quail should be kept in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to 2 days. You may freeze it in an airtight container or heavy-duty freezer bag for 2-3 months.To reheat: Place the quail in a baking dish with a splash of broth or water and cover with foil. Reheat in a 300°F (150°C) oven until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C), 15-20 minutes depending on the size of the quail. ❓ What Does Quail Taste Like? Quail is dark meat and is often compared to a cross between a duck and a chicken. It is slightly gamey, tender, and mild. Farm-raised quail will be closer to chicken than wild quail which is gamier because their diet is unregulated. ❓ Should Quail Be Pink? Quail is small and lean, meaning it can overcook and dry out quickly. A slightly pink middle is ideal for tender and juicy quail. ❓ How Long Do You Roast Quail For? This is dependent on the size of your quail and the temperature you are roasting at. At 400°F (205°C), 4 average-sized quail takes about 25-30 minutes to roast.

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Roasted Quail

Roasted quail is an incredibly easy and utterly delicious dinner! If you’re a hunter or meat aficionado, this is definitely a recipe you’ll love to make! This small bird is juicy, flavorful, and so easy to prepare! If you’ve never tried roasted quail, now is the time!

Author | Angela

Servings: 4 servings Calories: 234kcal Prep 5 minutes Cooking 25 minutes Resting time 5 minutes Total Time 35 minutes

Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 1 lb whole quails (4 quails)▢ ½ tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)▢ ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning (see recipe or use your favorite brand)

InstructionsPreheat your oven to 400°F (205°C) and lightly grease your cast iron skillet or baking dish.Pat the quail dry and then brush with olive oil and season with poultry seasoning.1 lb whole quails, ½ tablespoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon poultry seasoningTransfer the seasoned quail to a baking dish. Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the quail is done (*see note). Transfer your quail to a tray, plate, or cutting board and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving. Equipment You May NeedCast Iron SkilletBasting BrushMeasuring Spoons Notes Quail is medium-rare once it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (62°C). Many chefs and meat enthusiasts claim this is the best temperature to enjoy it at. The CDC recommends quail be cooked to 165°F (75°C), which is about medium-well. While some people prefer to cook their quail even more (up to 180°F (82°C) for very well-done). To store: Leftover roasted quail should be kept in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to 2 days. You may freeze it in an airtight container or heavy-duty freezer bag for 2-3 months. To reheat: Place the quail in a baking dish with a splash of broth or water and cover with foil. Reheat in a 300°F (150°C) oven until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C), 15-20 minutes depending on the size of the quail.

NutritionCalories: 234kcal (12%) | Carbohydrates: 0.2g | Protein: 22g (44%) | Fat: 15g (23%) | Saturated Fat: 4g (25%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 86mg (29%) | Sodium: 60mg (3%) | Potassium: 247mg (7%) | Fiber: 0.03g | Sugar: 0.01g | Vitamin A: 282IU (6%) | Vitamin C: 7mg (8%) | Calcium: 17mg (2%) | Iron: 5mg (28%) Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love! best roasted quail, cast ir on skillet recipe, easy roast quail recipe, game meat, pan roasted quail, Roasted Quail, roasted whole quail, simple quail cooking method Course Dinner Recipes, Game Meat Recipes, Main CourseCuisine AmericanAngela @ BakeItWithLove.comAngela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma’s kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love! bakeitwithlove.com/about/

Cast Iron Skillet Roasted Quail

Roasted quail is such an elegant comfort food (the best of both worlds)! Each person at the dinner table gets their own bird roasted to perfection in a cast-iron skillet.

If you’re a quail hunter, or simply a home cook that enjoys game birds, this is a simple and delicious recipe you have to try. This quick-cooking bird is so easy to prepare!

🥘 Roasted Quail Ingredients

You don’t need much to make incredible roasted quail! There are just 3 simple ingredients.

Quail - 4 whole quails (about 1 pound).Olive oil - ½ tablespoon of olive oil. For best results, use EVOO (extra virgin olive oil). Poultry Seasoning - ½ teaspoon of my simple poultry seasoning, or your favorite brand.

Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!

🔪 How To Make Roasted Quail

Quail is a quick-cooking bird and this recipe is mostly hands-off! All you need is a cast-iron skillet or baking dish, a basting brush, and measuring spoons.

I prepared 4 quails with 1 bird per person. You can always make more, but you will need to work in batches or use a second pan.

Prep. Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C) and lightly grease your cast iron skillet or baking dish.Season. Pat the 1 pound of whole quails dry and then brush with ½ tablespoon of olive oil and season with ½ teaspoon of poultry seasoning.Roast. Transfer the seasoned quail to a baking dish. Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the quail is done (*see note).Rest. Transfer your quail to a tray, plate, or cutting board and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Round out your meal with a hearty carb and a vegetable. Balsamic roasted brussel sprouts and crispy roasted red potatoes would be a great choice. Enjoy!

💭 Angela’s Tips & Recipe Notes

Quail is medium-rare once it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (62°C). Many chefs and meat enthusiasts claim this is the best temperature to enjoy it at. The CDC recommends quail be cooked to 165°F (75°C), which is about medium-well. While some people prefer to cook their quail even more (up to 180°F (82°C) for very well-done). To store: Leftover roasted quail should be kept in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to 2 days. You may freeze it in an airtight container or heavy-duty freezer bag for 2-3 months.To reheat: Place the quail in a baking dish with a splash of broth or water and cover with foil. Reheat in a 300°F (150°C) oven until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C), 15-20 minutes depending on the size of the quail.

❓ What Does Quail Taste Like?

Quail is dark meat and is often compared to a cross between a duck and a chicken. It is slightly gamey, tender, and mild. Farm-raised quail will be closer to chicken than wild quail which is gamier because their diet is unregulated.

❓ Should Quail Be Pink?

Quail is small and lean, meaning it can overcook and dry out quickly. A slightly pink middle is ideal for tender and juicy quail.

❓ How Long Do You Roast Quail For?

This is dependent on the size of your quail and the temperature you are roasting at. At 400°F (205°C), 4 average-sized quail takes about 25-30 minutes to roast.

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Roasted Quail

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Servings: 4 servings Calories: 234kcal Prep 5 minutes Cooking 25 minutes Resting time 5 minutes Total Time 35 minutes

Angela @ BakeItWithLove.comAngela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma’s kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love! bakeitwithlove.com/about/

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5 from 1 review

Roasted Quail

Author | Angela

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 234kcal

Prep 5 minutes

Cooking 25 minutes

Resting time 5 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 1 lb whole quails (4 quails)▢ ½ tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)▢ ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning (see recipe or use your favorite brand)

Equipment You May NeedCast Iron SkilletBasting BrushMeasuring Spoons

Notes Quail is medium-rare once it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (62°C). Many chefs and meat enthusiasts claim this is the best temperature to enjoy it at. The CDC recommends quail be cooked to 165°F (75°C), which is about medium-well. While some people prefer to cook their quail even more (up to 180°F (82°C) for very well-done). To store: Leftover roasted quail should be kept in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to 2 days. You may freeze it in an airtight container or heavy-duty freezer bag for 2-3 months. To reheat: Place the quail in a baking dish with a splash of broth or water and cover with foil. Reheat in a 300°F (150°C) oven until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C), 15-20 minutes depending on the size of the quail.

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Cast Iron Skillet Roasted Quail

🥘 Roasted Quail Ingredients

🔪 How To Make Roasted Quail

💭 Angela’s Tips & Recipe Notes

❓ What Does Quail Taste Like?

❓ Should Quail Be Pink?

❓ How Long Do You Roast Quail For?

🥩 More Wild Game

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Roasted Quail

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