Orange-Glazed Roast Duck
Orange-Glazed Roast Duck features crisp skin and succulent meat coated in a bright, citrus-forward glaze with hints of honeyed barbecue and teriyaki umami. The sweetness is balanced by a subtle tang, while mushrooms tucked inside add depth to the drippings. Serve this impressive centerpiece for holidays or a special Sunday dinner when you want rich flavor with a vibrant orange finish.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook2 hrs 30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Orange-Glazed Roast Duck, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 22 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 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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- 36
- Heart Health
- 13
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 39
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine the orange soda, orange juice concentrate, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, and teriyaki sauce in a bowl, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Trim any excess fat from inside the duckling, set the duck in a roasting pan, and prick the skin all over with a fork so the fat can drain during roasting.
- 3
Brush the duckling with the orange mixture. Put the mushrooms into the duck cavity, and spoon in some of the orange sauce.
- 4
Roast the duck in the preheated oven, brushing it every 20 to 30 minutes with the orange sauce, until a meat thermometer inserted into the thick part of a thigh reaches 165 degrees F (75 degrees C), about 2 1/2 hours.
- Calories 718.68 kcal High 36%
- Protein 96.82 g Good Source 194%
- Carbohydrate 61.16 g 22%
- Total Fat 10.59 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 317.92 mg High 106%
- Sodium 2011.69 mg High 87%
- Dietary Fiber 2.2 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 54.98 g --
- Added Sugars 24.57 g High 49%
- Calcium 3.39 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.17 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 63.79 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 0.42 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 63.79 mg Good Source 71%
- Vitamin D 0.08 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Soy 🌱
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Orange Glazed Roast Duck is made with 7 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 2 hrs 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Honey Barbecue Sauce, Orange Juice Concentrate, and Orange Soda. Each serving provides about 718.68 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Orange-Glazed Roast Duck made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Honey Barbecue Sauce, Orange Juice Concentrate, Orange Soda, Sliced Mushrooms. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Orange-Glazed Roast Duck?
- About 2 hrs 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 718.68 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Orange-Glazed Roast Duck easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 7 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Orange-Glazed Roast Duck healthy?
- Orange-Glazed Roast Duck has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 718.68 calories and 96.82 g of protein, or 194% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2011.69 mg (87% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 24.57 g (49% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Soy and Corn, 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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