Honey-Thyme Roasted Quail (Elegant & Quick)

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Honey-Thyme Roasted Quail (Elegant & Quick)

Equipment

Baking tray
Baking paper or foil
Small mixing bowl
Pastry brush (or spoon)
Tongs
Oven

Ingredients

4 whole quail, cleaned
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter, melted
0.5 tbsp honey
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)
Zest of ½ lemon
Salt & cracked black pepper

Instructions

Preheat – Heat oven to 200°C.
Prepare the glaze – Mix olive oil, butter, honey, garlic, thyme, and lemon zest.
Season – Pat quail dry. Season inside and out with salt and pepper.
Brush & Roast – Place quail breast-side up on tray. Brush generously with glaze.Roast for 18–22 minutes, basting once halfway through, until skin is golden and slightly crisp.
Rest & Serve – Rest for 5 minutes before serving. Spoon over any pan juices.

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