Garlic Rosemary Roasted Duck Breast
This skin-on duck breast is seasoned with salt and black pepper, stuffed with slender strips of garlic and a fresh rosemary sprig, then pan-seared and roasted. The crisped skin and rich duck pair with aromatic garlic and piney rosemary for a warming poultry entrée suited to an elegant dinner or a special occasion meal.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook13 mins
- Serves1
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Garlic Rosemary Roasted Duck Breast, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 66 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 20 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 53 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 75
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the duck breast skin-side down on a cutting board. Cut a small slit from top to bottom, two-thirds of the way through the duck breast. Season with salt and pepper.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 3
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Place the duck breast skin-side down in the hot skillet and cook until browned, about 30 seconds. Flip and repeat on the other side.
- 4
Transfer the duck breast to a clean work surface, skin-side down. Place garlic strips inside the slit. Place the rosemary sprig over the garlic, then top with the remaining garlic strips. Place the duck breast skin-side up in a baking pan.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 120 degrees F (50 degrees C), about 10 minutes. Cover with aluminum foil. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Calories 366.65 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 42.16 g Good Source 84%
- Carbohydrate 4.91 g 2%
- Total Fat 18.67 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 5.06 g High 25%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 231.34 mg High 77%
- Sodium 220.35 mg Moderate 10%
- Dietary Fiber 1.36 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 0.17 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 51.05 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 6.04 mg Good Source 34%
- Potassium 78.89 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 8.93 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 7.05 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Garlic Rosemary Roasted Duck Breast is made with 5 ingredients and serves 1. It takes about 23 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Duck Breast, Fresh Rosemary, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 366.65 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Garlic Rosemary Roasted Duck Breast made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Duck Breast, Fresh Rosemary, Garlic, Salt. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Garlic Rosemary Roasted Duck Breast?
- About 23 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 13 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 366.65 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Garlic Rosemary Roasted Duck Breast easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Garlic Rosemary Roasted Duck Breast healthy?
- Garlic Rosemary Roasted Duck Breast has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 366.65 calories and 42.16 g of protein, or 84% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 220.35 mg (10% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.06 g (25% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic, 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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