Quail With Rice

 

Ingredients

• 4 bacon strips, halved
• 8 quail, dressed
• 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

1. 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.