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Almond Roasted Duck With Chinese Spices Recipe

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this stunning Almond Roasted Duck! This recipe captures the rich, complex flavors of classic Chinese duck, but simplifies the process for home cooks. With minimal prep and incredible results, you'll enjoy crispy skin, succulent meat, and a delightful almond-soy glaze. Perfect for a sophisticated dinner party or a cozy night in.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 130 mins
Calories 1870.2 kcal
Protein 107g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Almond Roasted Duck With Chinese Spices

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon five-spice powder
  • generously salt
  • generously freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 duck (4-5 lbs)
  • 4-6 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup almond syrup
  • 2-3 orange wedges
  • spicy chutney

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How to Make Almond Roasted Duck With Chinese Spices

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Pat the duck (approximately 4-5 lbs) dry and prick the skin all over with a fork.
  3. Insert 4-6 cloves of garlic and 2-3 orange wedges into the duck cavity.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup almond syrup, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon five-spice powder.
  5. Rub the almond mixture thoroughly over the entire duck, ensuring even coverage.
  6. Sprinkle the duck generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  7. Place the duck on a rack in a roasting pan, breast side down. Roast for 40 minutes.
  8. Turn the duck breast side up and continue roasting for 1 hour, or until the skin is deeply golden brown and crispy, and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  9. Remove from the oven and let the duck rest for at least 10 minutes before carving.
  10. Serve the duck breast and legs whole for an elegant entree, or slice/chop into bite-sized pieces and serve with spicy chutney as an appetizer.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

57 g

Sugar

18g

Fat

300g

Carbs

2g

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Starters Appetizers & Snacks Main Courses Main Dish / Dinner Poultry Asian Chinese

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Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation For 1 Or 2 Main Dish Poultry Meat Duck Number Of Servings 4 Hours Or Less