Heart-Healthy Peking Duck
Experience the bold flavors of a classic Chinese delicacy with a guilt-free twist in this Heart-Healthy Peking Duck recipe. Crafted with succulent skin-on duck breasts, a flavorful marinade featuring low-sodium soy sauce and honey, and a cooking method designed to reduce excess fat, this dish is perfect for those seeking a balanced yet indulgent meal. The duck is roasted to golden perfection, delivering crispy, aromatic skin without deep-frying. Served with warm whole wheat pancakes, crunchy julienned cucumber, and scallions, it’s a wholesome, nutrient-packed alternative to the traditional dish. Ready in just over an hour, this recipe is ideal for a special dinner that’s both kind to your heart and brimming with flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Duck breast, skin-on
- 3 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce
- 1.5 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons Hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 8 pieces Whole wheat pancakes
- 1 medium Cucumber, julienned
- 3 pieces Scallions, julienned
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground white pepper
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a small bowl, combine the low-sodium soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, minced ginger, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil, stirring until well mixed.
Pat the duck breasts dry with paper towels and score the skin in a criss-cross pattern, being careful not to cut into the meat.
Rub the marinade over the duck breasts thoroughly, ensuring they are evenly coated. Let them marinate for at least 20 minutes, or up to overnight in the refrigerator for deeper flavor.
Place the marinated duck breasts on a wire rack over a baking sheet. This will allow the fat to drip off as it cooks.
Roast in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the skin is golden brown and crispy, and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Let the duck rest for 10 minutes before slicing it thinly.
Warm the whole wheat pancakes according to package instructions.
To serve, place a slice of duck on a pancake, top with julienned cucumber and scallions, and sprinkle with a pinch of ground white pepper.
Roll up the pancake and enjoy your heart-healthy Peking Duck!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3135 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 139.4 g | 179% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.3 g | 196% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 481 mg | 160% | |
| Sodium | 5409 mg | 235% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 292.8 g | 106% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.7 g | 124% | |
| Total Sugars | 77.5 g | ||
| Protein | 130.3 g | 261% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1300 mg | 100% | |
| Iron | 27.2 mg | 151% | |
| Potassium | 2190 mg | 47% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
