Roast Quail Stuffed with Wild Rice

Quail meat is lean and dries easily. Stuffing flavors it and steams it from the inside, keeping it juicy. Wild rice adds a nutty note classic to game birds.
🕒 Prep Time 25 mins
🍳 Cook Time 35 mins
Total Time 1 hr
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 400 kcal
🌍 Cuisine French / Game

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Baking Dish
  • Butcher's Twine

Allergen Information

⚠️ Tree Nut
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1

Mix rice, cranberries, and walnuts. Stuff quails.

Tip: Use cold stuffing to prevent bacterial growth.
2

Truss legs to hold shape.

Tip: Ensures even cooking.
3

Butter skin, season. Roast at 350°F for 30-35 mins.

Tip: Butter aids browning.
4

Rest 10 mins.

Tip: Carryover cooking finishes the job.

Recipe FAQ

Is it done?
Poke the thigh; juices should run clear, not pink.

Ingredients

  • 4 pc Whole Quails (dressed)
  • 1 cup Cooked Wild Rice
  • 1/4 cup Dried Cranberries
  • 1/4 cup Toasted Walnuts
  • 4 tbsp Butter