Sous Vide Duck Breast
This duck breast is seasoned simply with salt, black pepper, and fresh thyme, allowing its rich flavor to take center stage while the skin adds extra savoriness. Prepared with a little vegetable oil, it makes an elegant main course for a special dinner or a refined weekend meal.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook1 hr 10 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Sous Vide Duck Breast, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactGood
- 85 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 19 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 51 / 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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- 28
- Heart Health
- 76
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Cut several very shallow crosswise slashes across the skin of each duck breast about 1/2 inch apart. (The cuts should only barely cut into the skin and fat; don't cut into the meat.) Season the skin sides with salt, then generously season the meat sides with salt, pepper, and thyme. Place the breasts in a heavy-duty resealable plastic bag, squeeze out all the air, and seal. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
- 2
Fill a large Dutch oven about 2/3 full with water and place it over medium heat; heat to 135 degrees F (57 degrees C). Attach a candy thermometer to the side of the Dutch oven to monitor and maintain the water temperature. Place a silicone hot pad in the bottom of the pot to keep the plastic bag from contacting the bottom of the pan.
- 3
Place the sealed plastic bag in the Dutch oven. Cook for 1 hour, moving the bag around occasionally and adjusting the heat as necessary to maintain the temperature at 135 degrees F (57 degrees C).
- 4
Remove the duck breasts from the plastic bag and pat dry. Generously season the skin sides with salt.
- 5
Heat oil in a skillet over high heat. Place the duck breasts skin-side down in the hot skillet and cook until the fat renders and the skin is golden brown, 5 minutes. Turn the breasts over and cook until lightly browned and the meat is still pink in the center, 1 minute. Let rest for 2 minutes before slicing.
- Calories 478.13 kcal High 24%
- Protein 55.6 g Good Source 111%
- Carbohydrate 0.14 g 0%
- Total Fat 26.89 g High 34%
- Saturated Fat 6.96 g High 35%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 308.44 mg High 103%
- Sodium 190.56 mg Moderate 8%
- Dietary Fiber 0.09 g Low Source 0%
- Total Sugars 0.0 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 20.53 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 7.49 mg Good Source 42%
- Potassium 3.58 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 1.4 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 7.3 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.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.
About This Recipe
Sous Vide Duck Breast is made with 6 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Duck Breast, Fresh Thyme, and Salt. Each serving provides about 478.13 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Sous Vide Duck Breast made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Duck Breast, Fresh Thyme, Salt, Salt & Pepper. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Sous Vide Duck Breast?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 1 hr 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 478.13 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Sous Vide Duck Breast easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Sous Vide Duck Breast healthy?
- Sous Vide Duck Breast has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 478.13 calories and 55.6 g of protein, or 111% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 190.56 mg (8% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.96 g (35% of the Daily Value). 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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