Quail and Waffles with Spicy Maple Syrup

This quail and waffles recipe makes a strong argument for plucking and cooking game birds whole. Flavorful and juicy, quail are one of my favorite game meats, and as far as prep, I find them more forgiving than most. They’re fairly tender off the field and the meat isn’t so dark and lean that slightly overcooking them would be disastrous— they’re delicious deep fried.
 
This recipe follows classic fried chicken and waffles, but the chilies and maple syrup is a nice surprise. The sweet and spicy flavors compliment this upland bird brilliantly and also helps to tie in the seemingly odd pairing with waffles.

 

 

Find the recipe on Quail Forever: https://quailforever.org/BlogLanding/Blogs/Quail-Forever/Gamebird-Gourmet-Quail-and-Waffles-with-Spicy-Maple-Syrup.aspx