Duck with Honey, Soy, and Ginger
Duck with Honey, Soy, and Ginger features crisp, golden skin and tender meat finished with a glossy pan sauce that balances sweet honey, savory soy, and warm ginger heat. A splash of rice wine and lime brightens each bite, making it ideal for a special dinner when you want bold flavor and an elegant presentation.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Duck with Honey, Soy, and Ginger, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 25 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 2
- Heart Health
- 27
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
With a sharp knife, score the duck breasts across the skin and fat 4 times, cutting just to the edge of the meat, then rub the skin with salt, cayenne, and black pepper.
- 3
Preheat an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Lay the breasts in the skillet skin-side down and cook until the skin is browned and crisp, about 5 minutes. Carefully spoon off any excess fat from the bottom of the skillet. Turn the breasts over and cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the breasts reaches 160 degrees F (71 degrees C) for well done, or until the breasts reach your preferred doneness.
- 5
Remove the duck breasts from the skillet and cover with foil. Set aside to rest.
- 6
Pour off the excess fat from the skillet. Add the stock, honey, soy sauce, rice wine, ginger, tomato sauce, chili powder, and lime juice to the skillet.
- 7
Whisk the mixture over high heat, bring it to a boil, and cook until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.
- 8
Slice the duck breasts thinly, arrange them on serving plates, and spoon the sauce over the top.
- Calories 412.54 kcal High 21%
- Protein 40.19 g Good Source 80%
- Carbohydrate 23.94 g 9%
- Total Fat 17.02 g High 22%
- Saturated Fat 4.58 g High 23%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 212.26 mg High 71%
- Sodium 1129.35 mg High 49%
- Dietary Fiber 0.4 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 19.07 g --
- Added Sugars 2.7 g Moderate 5%
- Calcium 14.6 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 5.18 mg Good Source 29%
- Potassium 41.56 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 5.27 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 5.64 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Duck with Honey, Soy, and Ginger is made with 12 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Stock, and Chili Powder. Each serving provides about 412.54 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Duck with Honey, Soy, and Ginger made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Stock, Chili Powder, Duck Breast. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Duck with Honey, Soy, and Ginger?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 412.54 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Duck with Honey, Soy, and Ginger easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Duck with Honey, Soy, and Ginger healthy?
- Duck with Honey, Soy, and Ginger has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 412.54 calories and 40.19 g of protein, or 80% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1129.35 mg (49% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 4.58 g (23% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.7 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Tomatoes and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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