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Hey everyone! Ready to turn up the heat and sweet at your next family BBQ? Let’s get the smoker fired up for some incredible Sweet and Spicy Smoked Quail. This recipe isn’t just about throwing some quail on the fire; it’s a full-on flavor explosion that’ll have everyone talking.

We’re talking a beautiful balance of smoky, spicy, and sweet that makes these quail nothing short of addictive. With a rub that packs a punch and a glaze that’s the perfect mix of honey’s sweetness and the bold kick of Frank’s Red Hot, these birds are going to fly off the plate!

You’ll start with a dry rub that sets the stage—smoked paprika, garlic, and a hint of Old Bay to bring in that something extra. Smoke them over fruity apple wood chips to infuse just the right amount of sweetness into every bite. And when they come out, get ready to slather them in a sauce that’s so good you might just forget about the napkins.

So, fire up that smoker, and let’s whip up a batch of these sweet and spicy delights that are guaranteed to steal the show!

Sweet and Spicy Smoked Quail
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Sweet and Spicy Smoked Quail

This Sweet and Spicy Smoked Quail recipe is sure to be a hit at your next family gathering!
Course Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword Quail, Smoked, Spicy, Sweet, wings
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings 4
Author Sophie May

Equipment

  • smoker
  • fruity wood chips I used apple

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 10 quail
  • 1 T baking powder
  • 1 T black pepper
  • 1 T smoked paprika
  • 1 T garlic powder
  • 1 T onion powder
  • 2 tsp Old Bay

Sauce Ingredients

  • 4 T salted butter
  • 4 T Frank's Red Hot
  • 4 T local honey
  • 2 tsp Old Bay

Instructions

  • Preheat smoker to 225℉ for 30-45 minutes.

Prepare Quail

  • Pat quail dry. The drier you get it, the better texture you will have.
  • Combine all the dry seasoning ingredients in a bowl.
  • Once fully mixed, coat each quail extremely well in the seasoning. There should be a bunch of seasoning so don't skimp out!

Prepare Smoker for Quail

  • Fill bowl to water line with water and place on the bottom rack. This will keep your quail nice and moist and tender.
  • Insert fruity wood chips.
  • Place quail on the different racks. There is no need to overcrowd them. There is plenty of space.
  • Cook for 1hr or the internal temp reaches 165℉

Sauce

  • While the quail is smoking, prepare your sauce by melting the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  • Mix in the remaining ingredients, and stir until fully combined!

Prepare the wings

  • In a bowl, toss the smoked wings with the sauce! The sauce is the best part, so lather those bad boys up! Enjoy!

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When lists of gross food get thrown out one vegetable always gets its fair share of hate. Brussels sprouts! Maybe it’s because of the way most people had them growing up, boiled and slimy, but brussels sprouts have gotten a bad rap. I didn’t know I loved brussels sprouts until I tried them shredded with parmesan and roasted in the oven…DELICIOUS! Now I can’t get enough!

There is a fancy steakhouse around San Antonio that has their own version of some wicked good brussels sprouts. They’re covered in a honey sriracha sauce and charred and they are to die for. They are so good that I joked with my husband that they could make me vegetarian (just kidding though 😉). But in all honestly, my bank account wouldn’t be able to afford it. Those suckers cost $11 for a side! Crazy!

Because of my love for brussels sprouts, and my thrifty nature, I decided to make my own version, not a copycat, but dang they are good. Also, who doesn’t love a sheet pan meal that you can put all together and just throw in the oven? Quail seemed like the perfect meat to go with this recipe, but any white game bird will do. Pair with some rice and you have yourself a delicious meal. Enjoy!

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Sheet Pan Quail and Brussel Sprouts

Easy, tasty, quail recipe for when you don't want to involved of dinner!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Asian
Keyword American, Asian, Healthy, Quail, Sheet Pan
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings 6
Author Sophie May

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 18 quail breasts
  • 2 red bell peppers deseeded and julienned
  • 2 lbs brussels sprouts
  • 1 tbsp siracha extra for serving
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce extra for serving
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp ginger minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp honey
  • 1.5 tsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 2 cups uncooked rice

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 °F.
  • Cook rice according to directions.
  • Wash and trim brussels sprouts, then cut in half vertically.
  • Combine all siracha, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, olive oil, honey, and brown sugar in a small bowl.
  • Place brussels sprouts, red bell peppers, and quail on sheet pan. Toss with the sauce mixture and then evenly spread back out on sheet pan.
  • Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  • Cook for 15 minutes (or until internal temp of 150 °F), then remove the quail breasts and cover to trap heat.
  • Set oven to high broil and then cook for an additional 3-5 minutes or until brussels sprouts become crispy.
  • Serve with rice, siracha, soy sauce and enjoy!

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My grandma and mom would often take me out to lunch to eat as a child. Every once in a while, they would take me to Chili’s. Chili’s is underrated. I would get the “Triple Dipper” sampler appetizer as my meal and, of course, one of the three options I would pick was the southwestern egg rolls. Those bad boys are freaking delicious. They are a little spicy and a whole lotta flavorful. The avocado type of sauce you dip them in is cool and cancels out any overwhelming tang. With quail in the freezer, and a constant hunger for egg rolls, there was only one recipe that I truly needed to recreate over the weekend, and it was these. Quail Southwestern Egg Rolls.

Quail Southwestern Eggrolls
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Quail Southwestern Egg Rolls

Chili's has nothing on these!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American, Mexican
Keyword Chili's, Copycat, Egg Rolls, Southwestern, Tex-Mex
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 10 Egg Rolls
Author Sophie May

Equipment

Ingredients

Egg Roll Ingredients

  • 8 oz skinless boneless quail breasts
  • vegetable oil enough for frying and cooking meat
  • 2.5 tbsp red bell pepper finely chopped
  • 1 stalk green onion finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup canned corn
  • 1/3 cup blacked beans rinsed
  • 2 tbsp frozen spinach thawed and drained
  • 1/2 jalapeno deseeded and finely chopped
  • 1/2 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • salt and pepper for seasoning throughout
  • 1 cup Monterey jack and mild cheddar with jalapenos I find this at HEB if you can't pepper jack works
  • 10 tortillas ~6 inches in diameter

Dipping Sauce Ingredients

Instructions

Dipping Sauce Instructions

  • Put all ingredients into a food processor or blender and blend until well mixed.
  • Chill in refrigerator while putting together egg rolls. This sauce is only good for ~1-2 days because the buttermilk will start to curdle any longer.

Egg Rolls Instructions

  • Season quail meat with ~1/8 tsp salt and ~1/8 tsp pepper.
  • In a sauté pan heat ~2 tbsp of oil on high heat. When oil is hot add the quail and cook till no longer pink in the middle ~2 minutes. Then set aside to cool.
  • When the quail is room temp or cool enough to handle finely chop.
  • In the same pan over medium heat add ~1 tbsp of oil. Then add bell pepper and green onions and cook until tender (not browned). Add the quail, corn, beans, jalapeño, spinach, parsley, cumin, chili powder, cayenne powder, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Combine and cook for ~4 minutes. Add cheese and then stir until completely melted and then remove from heat.
  • Place tortillas on a plate, cover with a damp towel, and microwave for ~30 seconds. This will make it easier to roll the egg rolls without the tortillas breaking.
  • Then place the filling in the egg rolls and roll them like a mini burrito. Folding the ends in first and then rolling it tightly. I kept them sealed by poking a toothpick through the side of the egg roll.
  • Heat the frying oil to 375 °F and deep fry the egg rolls for 3-4 minutes or until desired golden brown.
  • Pair with dipping sauce and ENJOY!

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