Duck Breast Shashlik on the Grill – Step-by-Step Recipe

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Duck breast has a richer flavor compared to chicken and remains very juicy when cooked correctly. Duck breast shashlik cooks quickly on the grill and acquires an appetizing smoky aroma. The main thing is not to overcook the meat on the coals to preserve its tender texture. We're sharing a proven shashlik recipe along with the marinade!

Preparation time: 1 hour 30 minutes.
Servings: 4.

Ingredients

• 800 g duck breast fillet;
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce;
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil;
• 1 tablespoon honey;
• 2 cloves garlic;
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme;
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper;
• 1 teaspoon salt.

Step-by-Step Recipe

1. Rinse, pat dry, and cut the duck fillet into large, uniform pieces. You can remove some of the skin if there's too much.
2. In a separate bowl, mix soy sauce, vegetable oil, honey, minced garlic, thyme, ground black pepper, and salt.
3. Add the duck to the marinade, mix well, and let it marinate for 40-60 minutes.
4. After marinating, thread the meat pieces onto skewers, leaving small gaps between them.
5. Grill the duck breast shashlik for approximately 12-15 minutes over well-burnt coals, turning the skewers regularly. Before serving, let the meat rest for 5 minutes.