Thai BBQ Duck Kabobs

Fresh herbs and spices with duck breast bring the flavors of Asia to a summer favorite. Enjoy this recipe year-round by substituting seasonal vegetables.

Ingredients

Marinade. divided:

  • 1 cup Soy Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Rice Vinegar
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Honey
  • 2 tsp Sesame Oil
  • 1 tsp Fresh Ginger, minced
  • 2 tsp Fresh Garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp Red Chili Pepper, finely minced
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro, minced

Duck:

Sauce:

  • Reserved marinade
  • 1 tsp Cornstarch
  • 2 tsp Cold Water

Kabobs:

  • Wooden Skewers, soaked in water
  • 3 each Red Bell Peppers, cored, seeded, cut into 2-inch chunks
  • 12 each Green Onions, cut into 3-inch pieces
  • 2 each Zucchini, cut into 1-inch thick slices

Direction

Marinade:

  • In bowl, whisk together soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, honey, oil, ginger, garlic, red chili and cilantro to make the marinade. Set aside.

Duck:

  • Remove the skin from the duck breasts and save for another use or make duck cracklings.
  • Cut the duck breast meat into 2-inch cubes. Put in container and pour 1/2 bowl of marinade over the duck. Cover and refrigerate for 2-6 hours.

Sauce:

  • In small saucepan over low heat, pour remaining marinade. Simmer for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Dissolve cornstarch in water and add to sauce. Continue simmering for 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

Kabobs:

  • Heat grill to medium.
  • Drain the duck and discard its marinade.
  • Thread duck cubes on skewers, alternating with pieces of red bell pepper, green onions and zucchini.
  • On a preheated grill or under a broiler, cook the skewers for 3-4 minutes on each side. When done, the duck still should be slightly pink in the center.
  • Serve the kabobs with room temperature sauce.