Maple-Chile Grilled Quail

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons pure chile powder
• 8 semi-boneless quail
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• Salt and freshly ground pepper

Instructions

1. Light a grill or preheat the broiler.
2. In a small bowl, combine the maple syrup and chile powder.
3. Brush the quail with the oil and season with salt and pepper.
4. Grill or broil on a rimmed baking sheet until browned, about 1 minute per side.
5. Brush the quail all over with the maple glaze and grill or broil them, breast side toward the heat, for about 2 minutes, or until the quail are well browned and just pink at the bone; serve.