Best 10 Citrus Marinated Quail Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to discover the tantalizing flavors of citrus-marinated quail. This delectable dish, often served as an appetizer or main course, offers a harmonious blend of tangy citrus notes and tender quail meat. From the zesty kick of lemon to the refreshing burst of orange, the marinade infuses the quail with a vibrant flavor profile that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you prefer grilling, roasting, or pan-searing, this versatile recipe can be adapted to suit your cooking preferences. Get ready to create a dish that is both visually stunning and bursting with citrusy goodness.

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GRILLED TEXAS QUAIL



Grilled Texas Quail image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 8h30m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 semi-boneless Texas quail (recommended: Diamond H Ranch brand)
2 ounces extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 to 5 sprigs fresh cilantro
5 to 6 sprigs fresh thyme
2 to 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
2 to 3 sprigs fresh oregano
2 tablespoons Creole seasoning blend

Steps:

  • Marinate the quail in olive oil, garlic and fresh herbs in the refrigerator overnight.
  • Remove from the refrigerator and sprinkle Creole seasoning blend on both sides. Grill on high heat over mesquite wood until done (about 4 to 5 minutes per side).

CITRUS-MARINATED CHICKEN



Citrus-Marinated Chicken image

This is a great dish for a summer meat. The marinade gives the chicken an appetizing flavor and helps keeps it succulent and moist during cooking. Time does not include marinating time.

Provided by teresas

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 chicken breasts, bone in
1 tablespoon mild chili powder
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 orange, juice and rind
3 limes, juiced
1 pinch sugar
8 -10 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 bunch cilantro, coarsely chopped, plus a few sprig to garnish
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup beer, tequila (optional) or 1/2 cup pineapple juice (optional)
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Place the chicken in a nonmetallic dish.
  • Mix the remaining ingredients together in a bowl and season to taste.
  • Pour over the chicken and turn to coat well, then cover and let marinate at room temperature for at least 1 hour.
  • If possible, let marinate in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
  • Preheat the broiler to medium.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Place the chicken on a broiler rack and cook under the hot broiler for 20-25 minutes, turning once, until the chicken is tender and the juices run clear when a skewer is inserted into the thickest part of the meat.
  • Brush with the marinade occasionally, but not for the last few minutes of the cooking time.
  • Garnish with cilantro springs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.6, Fat 21.1, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 132.7, Carbohydrate 13.8, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 4.4, Protein 32.1

CITRUS MARINATED QUAIL



Citrus Marinated Quail image

The perfect size for an appetite-whetting first course at supper, the quail also make an elegant lunch.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 quail, 5 ounces each
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon corn or vegetable oil
Zest and juice of 1 orange
Juice of 1 lime
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 piece (1 inch) fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
Salt
1/4 pound soba noodles, or spaghetti
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
2 to 3 cups loosely packed pea shoots or watercress leaves

Steps:

  • Butterfly quail by placing on cutting board breast side up, inserting knife into the cavity, and cutting down through the backbone. Cut off and discard wing tips.
  • In a medium nonmetallic bowl, mix together oils, orange zest, and juice, lime juice, honey, soy sauce, garlic, pepper, and ginger. Add quail, cover, and refrigerate for several hours, turning several times.
  • Heat a grill or grill pan until hot. Remove quail from marinade, and place on grill, skin side down. Cook until brown, about 5 to 7 minutes, basting occasionally with marinade. Turn quail, baste, and cook for 5 minutes more.
  • Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a boil, and add noodles. Cook until al dente, about 3 minutes. Drain, and set aside.
  • Pour remaining marinade into a saucepan. Reduce until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Strain, and place in a clean saucepan. Add noodles; simmer until heated through. Stir in sesame seeds.
  • Divide noodles and pea shoots or watercress among 4 plates. Place a quail on top, and serve.

ACHIOTE MARINATED QUAIL



Achiote Marinated Quail image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup or 5.5 ounces achiote paste
1 bottle or 8 ounces birch beer or root beer
1/4 cup cider or seasoned rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon cumin seed, toasted and ground
1teaspoon coriander seed, toasted and ground
1 tablespoon Mexican oregano
1 teaspoon salt
Pepper
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon smoke oil or liquid smoke
1/4 cup olive oil
8 whole quail, Bobwhite preferred or European style, partially boned

Steps:

  • Whisk all marinade ingredients together and marinate quail for at least one hour or up to 12 hours. Grill over hot coals or in grill pan. May be browned and baked in a preheated 350 degree oven for 20 to 30 minutes. Pull thigh away from breast of bird to check doneness?.no red should be visible or pierce breast with fork or toothpick ?.juices should run clear. These are small birds and will dry out if overcooked.

CITRUS-MARINATED CHICKEN



Citrus-Marinated Chicken image

This juicy, zesty chicken stars in many of my family's summer meals. While there are a million ways to dress up poultry, you'll find yourself turning to this recipe again and again. It's that quick and easy! -Deborah Gretzinger, Green Bay, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup orange juice
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)

Steps:

  • Combine the first eight ingredients in a large resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours., Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 161mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHINESE ROASTED QUAIL



Chinese Roasted Quail image

Juicy, tender quail your whole family will enjoy. Double the recipe as they will surely ask for seconds and thirds! Serve with jasmine rice or a crisp green salad with a tangy vinaigrette dressing.

Provided by The D Family

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Chinese

Time 2h45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

¾ cup water
½ cup soy sauce
¼ cup oyster sauce
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon xa xiu powder
½ teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
6 whole quails, halved lengthwise

Steps:

  • Whisk together water, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, xa xiu powder, and five-spice powder in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add halved quails and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Remove quail from the marinade, shake off excess, and place cut-sides up on a broiler pan. Discard the remaining marinade.
  • Broil in the preheated oven until juices run clear, about 20 minutes. Turn on the broiler and flip quail so cut-sides are facing down. Broil until skin is browned and slightly crispy, about 5 minutes, keeping a constant eye on the oven to prevent burning. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.3 calories, Carbohydrate 9.9 g, Cholesterol 124.3 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 34.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 2000.2 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

EASY CITRUS MARINADE FOR GRILLED CHICKEN THIGHS



Easy Citrus Marinade for Grilled Chicken Thighs image

This citrus marinade makes enough for 6 skinless, boneless chicken thighs.

Provided by Ish Latif

Categories     Marinades

Time 5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
3 medium limes, juiced

Steps:

  • Combine garlic, cilantro, salt, pepper, and paprika in a mixing bowl. Whisk in lime juice until well combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 13.4 calories, Carbohydrate 4.3 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 161.2 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

FIVE SPICE GRILLED QUAIL



Five Spice Grilled Quail image

My husband loves grilled quail and this is the recipe he uses. I prefer to marinate 8 hours. When cooking game birds, the juices will be slightly pink when thoroughly cooked.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Quail

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 (5 ounce) quail
vegetable oil
1/3 cup dry sherry
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons five-spice powder
1 teaspoon five-spice powder
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • To make the marinade: In a small bowl, mix together all the marinated ingredients.
  • Put the quail in a large heavy-duty plastic zip-top bag.
  • Pour in the marinade (if one bag isn't big enough, then use two bags and divide the marinade).
  • Press the air out of the bag and seal tightly.
  • Shake gently to distribute the marinade.
  • Refrigerate 1-8 hours and turn occasionally.
  • Take the quail out of the bag and throw away marinade.
  • Pat quail dry with paper towels.
  • Lightly brush the quail with vegetable oil.
  • In a small bowl, add all the seasoning blend ingredients; stir to combine.
  • Sprinkle seasoning blend over quail.
  • Grill with breast side down over INDIRECT medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until the juices are slightly pink (turn once halfway through grill time).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 780.2, Fat 47.8, SaturatedFat 11.4, Cholesterol 215.5, Sodium 878.9, Carbohydrate 10.2, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 7.6, Protein 56.7

CARLA'S CITRUS MARINADE



Carla's Citrus Marinade image

Categories     Condiment/Spread     Citrus     Garlic     Quick & Easy     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Makes 1 cup (enough for 1 1/2 to 2 pounds chicken or shrimp)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 large garlic cloves
1/3 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup fresh orange or lime juice
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • Thinly slice garlic and in a small saucepan cook in oil over moderately low heat until it just begins to turn golden. Remove pan from heat and with a slotted spoon discard garlic.
  • Into oil in pan stir in remaining ingredients and salt and pepper to taste and cool marinade.

GRILLED MARINATED QUAIL



Grilled Marinated Quail image

Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

24 semiboneless quail
12 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
6 tablespoons olive oil
6 garlic cloves, peeled and quartered
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 1/2 cups dry red wine

Steps:

  • Wash and dry quail.
  • Combine remaining ingredients and place in noncorrosive container large enough to hold quail. Place quail in marinade, turning to coat both sides. Cover. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight, turning occasionally.
  • To cook, heat broiler(s). Cover broiler pan with 2 layers of aluminum foil and arrange quail on foil. If you have only one broiler, you will have to cook the quail in 2 batches. Broil 2 inches from source of heat for 5 minutes on each side. Remove metal frame holding quail open and serve with polenta (see recipe).

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 514, UnsaturatedFat 21 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 33 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 43 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 118 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, plump quail: Look for quail that have a moist, pink color and no blemishes.
  • Marinate the quail for at least 30 minutes, but no longer than 24 hours: This will help to tenderize the meat and infuse it with flavor.
  • Use a variety of citrus fruits in the marinade: This will create a complex and flavorful marinade.
  • Be sure to include some herbs and spices in the marinade: This will add even more flavor to the quail.
  • Grill the quail over medium heat: This will help to prevent the meat from drying out.
  • Serve the quail with a simple salad or roasted vegetables: This will help to round out the meal.

Conclusion:

This recipe for Citrus-Marinated Quail is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The quail are marinated in a mixture of citrus juices, herbs, and spices, then grilled until tender and juicy. Serve the quail with a simple salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.

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