this. Favourite Summer BBQ marinade? Spatchcock is the perfect protein to marinate, as it is the right size to absorb all the flavours and also cook quickly on the BBQ without drying out. During the summer, one of my favourites is an Asian Spiced marinade; a winning combination when complimented with a cucumber dipping sauce. Any tips for marinating quail and spatchcock? Slash across the thickest parts of the bird breast and push marinade into the slashes for maximum flavour, and reserve last third of the marinade to baste the bird as it cooks.