Is Duck Halal?

Our Halal Whole Body Duck, Halal Roast Half Duck, and Halal Boneless Duck Breast are produced following the principles and values of the Muslim community and is certified by Halal Transactions of Omaha (HTO). Find some recipes that are easy to freeze, and effortless to throw together to make for the month of Ramadan featuring some of our Halal duck!

Duck Meal Prep Protein Bowls

Ingredients

• 4 Halal Duck Breast
• 1.5 Cups Brown Rice
• 2 Cups Halal Chicken Broth
• 2 Cups Broccoli
• 2 tsp. Paprika
• 2 tsp. Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp. Thyme
• ½ tsp. Salt
• ½ tsp. Pepper
• 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil

Directions

1. In a large sauce pan bring broth to a boil and stir in rice. Cover and simmer for 18 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork when done.
2. Carefully remove the skin off each duck breast. In a bowl, mix the paprika, garlic powder, thyme salt and pepper together. Place skinless duck breasts in bowl coat with spice mixture.
3. Heat olive oil in a pan on medium-high heat. Cook the duck breast for 5-7 minutes on each side or until 165 degrees internal temperature is reached. Let duck rest for 5 minutes.
4. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add broccoli in to blanch for 1 minute.
5. Thinly slice the duck. Assemble bowls with 1 Cup cooked rice and ¼ of the broccoli into sections on the bottom or your bowl or meal prep container. Place duck breast on top or on the side in another section depending on your meal prep container or bowl. Refrigerate for up to 5 days.

Duck Shawarma Pitas

Ingredients

• 4 Halal Duck Breast
• 1/2 Cup Olive Oil
• 4 tbsp. Lemon Juice, Divided
• 6 cloves Garlic. Minced, divided
• 1 tsp. Salt
• 2 tsp. Cumin
• 1 tsp. Coriander
• 1 tsp. Sumac
• 2 tsp. Paprika
• 1 tsp. Turmeric
• 1/2 tsp. Cayenne Pepper
• ½ Cup Plain Yogurt
• 2 tbsp. Minced Dill
• 2 tbsp. Minced Mint
• 1 tbsp. Tahini
• 4 Pita Bread
• 1 Tomato, thinly sliced
• 1 red Onion, thinly sliced
• Lettuce for garnish
• Tunisian Harissa

Directions

1. In a large bowl, mix olive oil, half of the lemon juice, half the garlic, salt, cumin, coriander, paprika, sumac, turmeric, and cayenne pepper to make marinade. Add halal duck breast to marinade mixture. Cover and let sit for at least 2 hours, up to 24 hours.
2. Mix yogurt, dill, mint, tahini, the remaining lemon juice and remaining garlic to make yogurt sauce.
3. Once marination is done, score duck breast skin in 1/4" intervals, being careful not to cut into the meat. Rotate breast and score again, making a crisscross pattern.
4. Place duck skin side down in sauté pan, then turn to medium-low Heat. Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes to render fat. Flip and cook for 5-7 minutes or until internal temperature reached 165 degrees. Let rest for 5 minutes.
5. Thinly slice duck breast. Open a pita and spread the yogurt sauce and harissa inside. Place duck breast in pita pocket with red onion slices, tomato slices, and lettuce. Serve immediately.

Both recipes can be prepped in advance to save you the stress of making your iftar and suhoor meals during this month of fasting. Freeze the marinated duck breast after it's cooked and all you have to do is reheat it and put it in a pita or on top of some rice and broccoli.

May this Ramadan be one full of peace and joy for you and the ones you love. Ramadan Mubarak!