Quail with maple syrup and balsamic vinegar

Quail with maple syrup and balsamic vinegar

Discover a festive recipe from Boucherie Prince Noir! To make this simple recipe tasty, we recommend using a very good balsamic vinegar.

Ingredients

quail
  • 6 quails

  • 1 large onion, chopped

     

marinade
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) olive oil
  • 4 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp fine balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp ground ginger

Preparation

  1. Set aside 4 tbsp. olive oil and the chopped onion.
  2. Place the marinade ingredients in a bowl.
  3. Marinate the quails for 40 minutes, turning them every 10 minutes.
  4. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  5. In an ovenproof frying pan, sauté the onion in 4 tablespoons of oil.
  6. Add the quails and brown on all sides.
  7. Stir in the marinade and cook in the oven, uncovered, for 45 minutes, and you're done!
Preparation
40 minutes
Cooking
45 minutes
Servings
4 portions
Category
Main dishes
Recipe by
Boucherie Prince Noir

Quail is less fatty than chicken. Depending on the size of the bird, the average is 1 1/2 quails per person.