Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to the Orient with Grilled Asian Duck Breasts. This delectable dish offers a symphony of flavors, combining the richness of duck with vibrant Asian spices. Perfectly grilled duck breasts serve as the centerpiece, their succulent meat infused with a delightful smokiness.
Accompanying the duck are three distinct sauces, each a masterpiece in its own right. The Hoisin-Plum Sauce blends the sweet and tangy notes of hoisin with the fruity tartness of plums, creating a luscious glaze that complements the duck's richness. The Spicy Szechuan Sauce brings a fiery kick with its blend of Szechuan peppers, garlic, and ginger, adding a layer of warmth and complexity to the dish. For those who prefer a more refreshing option, the Cucumber-Mint Sauce offers a cooling contrast with its crisp cucumber, fragrant mint, and tangy rice vinegar.
GRILLED DUCK BREAST WITH MISO, GINGER AND ORANGE
Miso contributes a sweet, nutty flavor to this tasty marinade for duck, punched up with ginger and orange zest. Substitute duck legs if you wish (they'll take a bit longer to cook), or use large chicken breasts if duck isn't available. Here the duck breast is thinly sliced for a summery main-course salad, but keep the flavorful technique in mind for use throughout the year.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, poultry, salads and dressings, main course
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Trim duck breasts of extraneous fat (or ask your butcher to trim them) and score the skin. Season very lightly with salt and generously with coarsely ground pepper.
- Make the marinade: In a mixing bowl, whisk together miso, soy sauce, sake, orange zest, ginger, garlic, cayenne and sesame oil. Remove 1/4 cup of the marinade and combine it with 2 tablespoons orange juice to make a dressing; set aside. Add remaining 2 tablespoons orange juice to the marinade in the mixing bowl.
- Lay duck in a shallow pan and pour the marinade over, making sure meat is well coated. Let sit at room temperature for at least 1 hour. If you wish, cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day; bring to room temperature before proceeding.
- Prepare a bed of medium-hot coals in a grill, or heat a stovetop grill or cast-iron pan to medium hot. Cook duck breasts skin-side down for 8 to 10 minutes, until fat is rendered and skin is nicely colored. (See note.) Turn and cook on the other side for 3 or 4 minutes, until internal temperature registers 125 degrees. Remove from heat and let rest at least 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a pot of well-salted water to a boil. Cook green beans for 1 to 2 minutes, until firm-tender. Drain green beans and rinse with cool water; blot dry.
- Slice duck crosswise about 1/8-inch thick. Line a platter with lettuce leaves. Place several slices of duck on each leaf, along with a couple of mango slices. Arrange green beans over the top and garnish with watercress, if using. Drizzle reserved dressing over everything, sprinkle with scallions and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 210, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 668 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams
GRILLED WILD DUCK BREAST
A simple way to treat SMALL duck - and it's a HUGE hit! It's like having steak. Use the breasts, save the rest of the bird for a stew or stock.
Provided by Spencer & Serena
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Game Meats Duck
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Stir together the Worcestershire sauce, olive oil, hot sauce, garlic, and pepper. Add the duck breasts, and toss well to coat. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to overnight.
- Preheat a grill for medium-high heat.
- Grill the duck to desired doneness, about 5 minutes per side for medium-well, depending on the size of the breast, and the temperature of the grill.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.4 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Cholesterol 222.5 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 43.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 346.3 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
ASIAN-SPICED DUCK BREASTS WITH GINGER-CHILE GLAZE (GRILLED)
This excellent grilled duck recipe was found in my Bobby Flay "Boy Gets Grill" cookbook. DH and I loved it. According to the recipe, the leftover spice rub works well on any poultry or meat. DH and I halved the rub ingredients (and the other ingredients) to suit 2 duck breasts and had a significant amount of rub left over. Prep time includes rest time.
Provided by Dr. Jenny
Categories Duck Breasts
Time 32m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For the rub: combine all rub ingredients in a small bowl or jar with a tight fitting lid (the rub keeps well for months stored at room temperature in a jar with a tight-fitting lid).
- For the glaze: Heat the oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the ginger and garlic and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes; do not brown. Add the chile paste and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Whisk in the honey and soy sauce and simmer for just a minute, until the honey has melted. Let cool to room temperature. (The glaze can be made a few days in advance, covered, and kept refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before using).
- For the duck: Heat your grill to medium. Set aside a few tablespoons of the glaze for brushing the cooked duck.
- Using the tip of a sharp knife, score the skin of the duck breasts in a crisscross pattern, being sure not to cut through to the flesh. Season with salt and pepper. Rub the skin side of each breast with a few teaspoons of the spice rub.
- Put the breasts skin side down on the grate (use the cooler part of the grill if cooking with charcoal) and grill until the skin begins to crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. Turn the breasts over, raise the heat to high or move to the hotter part of the grill, brush with the glaze, and grill, brushing often with the glaze, until medium-rare, 3 to 4 minutes more.
- Remove the breasts from the grill and brush with the reserved glaze. Let rest for 5 minutes, then cut each breast into 1/2 inch thick slices. Serve immediately, sprinkled with scallions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 445.7, Fat 15.4, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 131, Sodium 2270.1, Carbohydrate 42, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 35.8, Protein 37.5
GRILLED ASIAN DUCK BREASTS
i love this with spicy tamari noodles and jasmine rice. an asian slaw and lime sorbet, and you have an easy summer dinner
Provided by chia2160
Categories Duck
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- preheat grill.
- trim fat from breasts to 1/4 inch.
- score in a diamond pattern, rub in salt and 5 spice powder.
- meanwhile make sauce ingredients and simmer
- put duck breasts on grill fat side down, grill for 10 minutes
- turn over and grill, then slice thinly and serve with sauce.
SPICE RUBBED GRILLED DUCK BREAST
Steps:
- Combine the smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, five spice powder, dry mustard and some salt and pepper in a bowl. Using a sharp knife, score the skin of the duck so it has a 1/4-inch diamond pattern. Rub the spice mixture all over the duck.
- Heat a grill to medium (make sure it's not too hot since the key is to cook duck slowly to render the fat) and wipe down the grates with an oiled towel. Place the duck skin-side down on the grate and cook until the skin is seared and the fat is rendered, 4 to 5 minutes. (If there are occasional flare-ups from the fat, move the duck around on the grill to a new spot away from the flame each time.) Flip the duck over and place on a cooler part of the grill. Cook for an additional 5 minutes for medium-rare. Let rest for 5 to 7 minutes before cutting against the grain into thick slices.
FIVE-SPICE DUCK BREAST WITH BLACKBERRIES
Once you know the technique, cooking a large Muscovy duck breast is no more difficult than cooking a steak. Fragrant five-spice powder - a heady mix of Sichuan pepper, fennel, clove, star anise and cinnamon - is the perfect duck seasoning, and juicy blackberries make this a brilliant summertime dish. Muscovy duck is found at better butchers, from online sources or even at some farmers' markets. Grill the duck if you prefer, but make sure to keep dripping fat from igniting and scorching the meat. The breast meat is quite lean despite its fatty skin, so it is best cooked to a rosy medium rare or it will be dry. Serve it warm, at room temperature or cold.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Trim duck breasts as necessary, removing extraneous fat or gristle. Score the skin side of the breast diagonally with a sharp knife.
- Season both sides of the duck breasts with salt, then sprinkle both sides evenly with five-spice powder. Mix together ginger and garlic and use it to slather the breasts. Cover and let marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature. (Alternatively, wrap and refrigerate for several hours, or even overnight; bring back to room temperature before cooking.)
- Place a cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. When pan is hot, lay duck breast in it skin-side down. Let sizzle gently for 7 minutes, until skin is crisp and golden, adjusting heat as necessary to keep from getting too dark too quickly. Turn breast over and cook 3 to 5 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer should register 125 degrees for medium rare. Remove from pan and let rest for 10 minutes on a warm plate. Drain fat from pan (reserve for another use if you wish).
- Make the sauce: Over medium heat, add shallots to same pan and cook until softened, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add sherry vinegar, brown sugar and half the blackberries, stirring until sugar is dissolved and berries have released their juice. Add chicken broth, raise heat and simmer rapidly until liquid is reduced by half and a bit syrupy. Strain the contents of the skillet into a small saucepan and keep warm.
- To serve, slice duck breast thinly across the grain on a diagonal and arrange on a platter. Spoon the sauce over the meat and garnish with the rest of the blackberries.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 143, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 512 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams
Tips:
- Choose high-quality duck breasts for the best flavor and texture.
- Score the duck skin to help the fat render and crisp up.
- Season the duck breasts liberally with salt and pepper before cooking.
- Cook the duck breasts over medium heat to ensure they cook evenly throughout.
- Let the duck breasts rest for a few minutes before slicing to allow the juices to redistribute.
- Serve the duck breasts with your favorite Asian-inspired sauce or glaze.
Conclusion:
Grilled Asian duck breasts are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its crispy skin, succulent meat, and flavorful sauce, this dish is sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting recipe, give grilled Asian duck breasts a try!
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