Ancho Chile Honey Basted Quail

• 1 dried ancho chile
• 1 cup hot water
• 1 chopped garlic clove
• 1/8 cup honey
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• About 12 semi-boneless quail (1 or 2 per person)

1. Soak ancho chile in 1 cup of hot water for 30 minutes.
2. Preheat grill to medium-high.
3. Place ancho chile and soaking water, garlic, honey, and salt in a blender.
4. Cover and puree until smooth.
5. Place quail, breast side down, on preheated grill for 3 to 4 minutes or until skin is browned.
6. Turn quail over and baste generously with pureed sauce.
7. Cook for another 3 to 4 minutes.
8. Place quail on a cooler part of grill until finished cooking.
9. Turn quail and baste after 1 minute, then turn over and baste again.
10. The quail is finished when its juices run clear.

ancho chile, water, garlic, honey, kosher salt

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ancho-chile-honey-basted-quail.html (may not work)