ANCHO CHILE HONEY BASTED QUAIL

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 dried ancho chile
1 cup hot water
1 chopped garlic clove
1/8 cup honey
1 teaspoon kosher salt
About 12 semi-boneless quail (1 or 2 per person)

Steps:

  • Soak ancho chile in 1 cup of hot water for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat grill to medium-high.
  • Place ancho chile and soaking water, garlic, honey, and salt in a blender. Cover and puree until smooth.
  • Place quail, breast side down, on preheated grill for 3 to 4 minutes or until skin is browned. Turn quail over and baste generously with pureed sauce. Cook for another 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Place quail on a cooler part of grill until finished cooking. Turn quail and baste after 1 minute, then turn over and baste again. The quail is finished when its juices run clear.

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