Description
A delicious recipe for Chinese Five-Spice Duck with a sweet and tangy plum glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 duck breasts (about 6 ounces each)
- 2 teaspoons Chinese five-spice powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup plum sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 green onion, finely sliced (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Score the skin of each duck breast in a crisscross pattern, being careful not to cut into the meat. This helps render the fat and crisp the skin.
- Rub the Chinese five-spice powder and salt all over the duck breasts, ensuring an even coating.
- Heat the vegetable oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, place the duck breasts skin-side down in the skillet and sear for about 6-8 minutes, or until the skin is golden brown and crispy.
- Flip the duck breasts over and transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Roast for 10-12 minutes for medium-rare, or longer if you prefer well-done.
- While the duck is roasting, prepare the plum glaze. In a small saucepan, combine the plum sauce, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, and let it cook for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Once the duck is done, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Serve the sliced duck drizzled with the plum glaze and garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- For a spicier glaze, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of sriracha to the plum sauce mixture.
- Serve the duck with steamed jasmine rice and stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 duck breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: N/A