Quail With Rice

Name: Quail With Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 4 bacon strips, halved; 8 quail (about 2 pounds); 1 cup shredded carrots; 1/2 cup sliced green onions; 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley; 2-1/2 cups chicken broth; 1 cup uncooked long grain rice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning

I discovered this recipe almost 20 years ago. Quail is a family favorite every fall when my husband goes hunting. It's an elegant meal, using only one skillet, so there's hardly any cleanup or fuss. —Lenora Picolet, Dwight, Kansas

Ingredients

4 bacon strips, halved
8 quail (about 2 pounds)
1 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
2-1/2 cups chicken broth
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning

Directions

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until partially done. Remove bacon; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Brown quail in drippings. Remove and keep warm. Saute carrots, onions and parsley in drippings until tender. Add broth, rice, salt and lemon-pepper; bring to a boil. Place quail over rice; place one bacon strip on each. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until the rice is tender and quail is cooked.