Roasted Quail with Grapes and Bacon

Name: Roasted Quail with Grapes and Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: France
Ingredients: 2 quail (whole); 8 thin slices of bacon; 200 g of green grapes; 150 g of black grapes; 1 onions (thinly sliced); 10 ml of olive oil; 20 ml of white wine; 10 g of butter; 1 sprig of thyme; 1 pinch of pepper; 1 g of salt

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Roasted quail wrapped in bacon, with a crispy texture and tender meat, served with melting grapes 🍇. Suitable for a festive meal or a refined starter. Keeps 2 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container. A dish suited to holiday meals and gourmet menus.

Total time: 50 min
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 35 min
Difficulty: Medium
Per person: €6.00

By the CookinBreak team

Goes well with

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

490kcal

Protein38 g31%
Carbs24 g20%
Fat27 g49%
Fiber2 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

To get nicely crispy bacon without drying out the quail, finish cooking with 3 min under the broiler. If the bacon comes loose, secure it with two toothpicks before cooking 🔧.

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Yes

Up to 2 months cooked in an airtight container. The grapes will soften when thawed.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Keeps 2-3 days max in an airtight container in the fridge. The bacon may soften.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

The quail can be prepared and the grape/onion mixture made the day before. Cook on the day.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Oven: 15-20 min at 160°C. Microwave: 2-3 min at medium power (texture less ideal). Saucepan: Gently over low heat, add a splash of water if needed.

Variations

Serve with the roasted grapes and their reduced juices.
Baste with the pan juices halfway through.
Scatter small pieces of butter on top.

Mistakes to avoid

Not wrapping the quail in bacon: wrap them completely.
Forgetting to sear: brown the bacon 3-4 minutes on each side.
Not basting: baste with the pan juices halfway through.

Frequently asked questions

How do you roast quail?

Season the quail with salt and pepper, wrap them in bacon, sear them 3-4 minutes on each side, place them with the onion, grapes and thyme, add the white wine and butter, then roast 30 minutes at 180°C.

How do you know when the quail is cooked?

The bacon should be crispy and the quail meat fully cooked, with clear juices. Baste with the pan juices halfway through roasting.

Which grapes should you use?

200 g of white grapes and 150 g of black grapes, roasted with the quail and the onion. They become tender and their reduced juices go with the dish.

Can it be served as a starter?

Yes, this quail suits a festive meal or a refined starter. Serve hot with the roasted grapes and their reduced juices.