Quail Skillet Recipe

Name: Quail Skillet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: vegetable oil; 2/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder; cayenne pepper, a dash; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 8 (4 ounce) quail; 2 cups chicken broth; 4 cups cooked rice, for serving

Servings: persons

vegetable oil
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
cayenne pepper, a dash
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
8 (4 ounce) quail
2 cups chicken broth
4 cups cooked rice, for serving

1
Pour the vegetable oil to a depth of 1/4 inch in a 13-inch skillet with a lid.
2
Heat over medium heat until a pinch of flour sizzles when sprinkled in (about 4 minutes).
3
Meanwhile, combine the flour, oregano, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl.
4
Dredge the quail in the flour, and then reserve the flour.
5
Add the floured quail to the hot oil and fry for about 5 minutes, turning to brown all sides.
6
Remove the quail to a plate.
7
Turn off the heat and carefully pour off all but 1/4 cup of the hot oil.
8
Return the skillet to med-low heat.
9
Add the reserved flour to the oil in the skillet.
10
Stirring constantly to scrape up any browned bits in the pan, cook for 2 minutes.
11
Slowly whisk in the chicken broth.
12
Return the quail to the skillet, decrease heat to low, and cover and cook for 15 minutes.
13
Taste and adjust with salt and pepper.
14
Serve with cooked rice.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: vegetable oil, 2/3 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder, and more.

Yes, Quail Skillet falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Quail Skillet

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