Maple-Chile Grilled Quail

• Recipe by Lisa Ahier

These incredibly simple quail are also delicious glazed with honey. To get the best level of spiciness, use a mixture of mild and fiery chile powders, such as ancho and chipotle, or you can use sweet and hot paprika.

Ingredients

1. 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
2. 2 tablespoons pure chile powder
3. 8 semi-boneless quail
4. 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
5. Salt and freshly ground pepper

Directions

1. Light a grill or preheat the broiler. In a small bowl, combine the maple syrup and chile powder. Brush the quail with the oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill or broil on a rimmed baking sheet until browned, about 1 minute per side. Brush the quail all over with the maple glaze and grill or broil them, breast side toward the heat, for about 2 minutes, or until the quail are well browned and just pink at the bone; serve.