quail substitutes

5 substitutes · avg score 7.3 · Small game bird with tender, mildly gamey meat and delicate bones. Often roasted whole, stuffed, grilled, or semi-boned; serves one or two birds per portion.

quick swaps (averaged across uses)

01

Duck

10.0
1 lb : 1 lb

Richer, portion down

02

Squab

10.0
1 lb : 1 lb

Tiny rich dark meat; one squab serves one person, roast whole at high heat for crispy skin

03

Pheasant

6.7
1 lb : 1 lb

Larger bird with leaner, gamier meat; roast low and slow, baste often to prevent drying out

04

Turkey Breast

6.7
1 piece : 2 piece

Much larger and leaner; slice turkey breast thin to approximate quail portions, milder flavor

05

Chicken Breast

3.3
1 lb : 1 lb

Mild sub, cut into small portions

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