Quail with Golden-Cherry Barbecue Sauce - 4 Servings Sweet cherries are paired with spicy ginger and a touch of orange juice in our Quail with Golden-Cherry Barbecue Sauce. NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION - 1 serving: Calories 347; Carbohydrates 23g; Cholesterol 83mg; Fat 18g; Sodium 732mg
INGREDIENTS - 4 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
- 2 cups golden cherries, pitted and halved (about 12 ounces)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons cider vinegar
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 4 quail (about 1/3 pound each)
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground pepper
DIRECTIONS - 1. Prepare the sauce: Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a medium nonstick saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until soft and translucent �?about 8 minutes. Add the ginger and cherries and sauté for 2 minutes. Add broth, orange juice, and lemon juice to the saucepan and cook for 20 minutes. Run cherry mixture through a food mill and return to saucepan. Add honey, vinegar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt to saucepan and cook over low heat until thickened �?about 20 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside or store refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- 2. Grill the quail: Heat grill or grill pan over high heat. Combine quail, remaining oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl and toss to coat quail completely. Transfer quail to hot grill and grill for 4 minutes per side. Brush quail with barbecue sauce and grill for about 1 minute more per side, until cooked through. Serve quail hot with additional sauce on the side.
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