Recipes Maple-Chile Grilled Quail Be the first to rate & review! 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.Plus: More Grilling Recipes and Tips By Lisa Ahier Updated on March 27, 2015 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Yield: 8 1-course servings Ingredients ½ cup pure maple syrup 2 tablespoons pure chile powder 8 semi-boneless quail 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Salt and freshly ground pepper Directions 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. Suggested Pairing Delicate, sweet-flavored quail is best paired with a light, elegant red, such as an Oregon Pinot Noir. Rate it Print