Crispy Chinese Peking-Style Duck
Crispy Chinese Peking-Style Duck pairs aromatic warm spices with shatteringly crisp, lacquered skin and succulent meat. A tangy-sweet plum and chutney sauce with fresh green onion lifts the richness for balanced bites. Serve it for a special dinner or festive gathering when you want an elegant centerpiece with vibrant flavors.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 35 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyHard
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Rinse the duck inside and out; pat it dry. Cut off the tail and discard it.
- 3
Combine the cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, white pepper, and cloves in a small bowl. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of the spice mix into the duck cavity.
- 4
Stir 1 tablespoon of soy sauce into the remaining spice mix and rub it evenly over the entire outside of the duck.
- 5
Cut 1 green onion in half and tuck it inside the cavity.
- 6
Cover the duck and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
- 7
Set the duck breast-side up on a rack placed in a wok or pot. Steam for 1 hour, adding more water as it evaporates.
- 8
Use two large spoons to lift the duck and drain off the juices and green onion.
- 9
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Set the duck breast-side up in a roasting pan and prick the skin all over with a fork.
- 10
Roast the duck in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- 11
Stir together the remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce and the honey in a small bowl. Brush the honey mixture over the duck.
- 12
Increase the oven temperature to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). Roast until the skin is deeply browned, about 5 minutes. Do not let the skin char.
- 13
Mix the plum jam, chutney, sugar, and vinegar in a small serving bowl. Chop the remaining green onions and place them in a separate bowl.
- 14
Transfer the whole duck to a serving platter and garnish with orange slices and fresh parsley. Serve with the plum sauce and chopped green onions.
- Calories 241.34 kcal Moderate
- Protein 10.9 g Good Source
- Carbs 41.15 g Moderate
- Total Fat 4.47 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.23 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 53.03 mg Moderate
- Sodium 468.82 mg High
- Fiber 1.61 g Low Source
- Sugar 35.87 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 23.31 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.52 mg Low Source
- Potassium 98.39 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 8.46 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 20.84 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Crispy Chinese Peking Style Duck is a Chinese dinner recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 50 mins, serves 4, and is rated hard. Key ingredients include Chutney, Duck Breast, Fresh Parsley, and Green Onion. Each serving provides about 241.34 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Chinese Peking-Style Duck?
- It is a Chinese recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Crispy Chinese Peking-Style Duck made of?
- The main ingredients are Chutney, Duck Breast, Fresh Parsley, Green Onion, Ground Cinnamon. The full list of 15 is above.
- What goes well with Crispy Chinese Peking-Style Duck?
- Explore these Chinese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Chinese Peking-Style Duck?
- About 1 hr 50 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 241.34 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Chinese Peking-Style Duck easy to make?
- This recipe is rated hard, with 15 ingredients and 14 steps.
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