Spatchcock

Poultry

Spatchcock

Spatchcocked quail is backbone-out and flattened for even, faster roasting or grilling with maximum skin exposure. It is delicate mild-game in a tiny bird—usually one or two per person. Season under the skin, roast or grill hard, rest, and use the backbone for stock. Ideal when whole-bird service must finish faster.

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Traits

IntactPortionPrep ReadySpatchcockVersatile

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 178

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 10.1 g
  • Saturated Fat 2.86 g
  • Trans Fat 0.1 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 3.94 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 2.05 g
  • Cholesterol 92.8 mg
  • Sodium 66.1 mg
  • Salt 0.15 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0.95 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0.48 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 23.2 g
  • Water 61.1 g
Detailed nutrients

Spatchcock of Quail: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.

History

European court cookery roasted and spitted tiny quail for elaborate service; spatchcock of quail took a named place in that kitchen trade.

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

As quail cookery specialised, spatchcock was portioned and sold ready for the pan. European court cookery roasted and spitted tiny quail for elaborate service.

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