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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Chinese Peking-Style Duck, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 23 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 85 / 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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- 22
- Heart Health
- 52
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 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 12%
- Protein 10.9 g Good Source 22%
- Carbohydrate 41.15 g 15%
- Total Fat 4.47 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 1.23 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 53.03 mg Moderate 18%
- Sodium 659.21 mg High 29%
- Dietary Fiber 1.61 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 35.87 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 23.31 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.52 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 98.39 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 8.46 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 20.84 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Soy 🌱
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.
- Is Crispy Chinese Peking-Style Duck healthy?
- Crispy Chinese Peking-Style Duck has an easyChef Pro health score of 33/100. Per serving, it provides 241.34 calories and 10.9 g of protein, or 22% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 659.21 mg (29% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.23 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus and Soy, 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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