Skinless

Poultry

Skinless

Skinless quail breast is the leanest form—mild and diet-friendly but unforgiving on high heat. It is delicate mild-game in a tiny bird—usually one or two per person. Brine, oil well, and pull early. Slice thin across the grain. Needs sauce or a fat baste more than skin-on pieces.

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Characteristics

Preparations

CookedFreshGrilledPan FriedPoachedPreparedRoastedSliced

Traits

MildPortionPrep ReadyQuick CookSkinless

Nutrition and pairings

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 286

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 24.9 g
  • Saturated Fat 8.19 g
  • Trans Fat 0.1 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 11 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 5.7 g
  • Cholesterol 119 mg
  • Sodium 70.1 mg
  • Salt 0.16 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0.92 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0.47 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 14.8 g
  • Water 57.8 g
Detailed nutrients

Skin carries subcutaneous fat and collagen; crisping concentrates calories.

History

Retail packs of oven-ready quail brought the bird into home dinner parties; skinless of quail took a named place in that kitchen trade.

European court cookery roasted and spitted tiny quail for elaborate service. Cooks treated skinless of quail as a cut with its own timing and sides.

As quail cookery specialised, skinless was portioned and sold ready for the pan. Retail packs of oven-ready quail brought the bird into home dinner parties.

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