Easy Home Style Peking Duck
A simplified version of the classic Chinese dish using a roasting chicken or duck breast for a crispy, honey-glazed finish at home.
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Ingredients
- 5 lbs Whole duck (cleaned and patted dry)
- 1/4 cup Honey
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Five-spice powder
- 4 cups Boiling water
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 inch piece Fresh ginger
- 1/2 cup Hoisin sauce (for serving)
- 4 stalks Spring onions
- 12 pieces Mandarin pancakes or flour tortillas
Instructions
- 1
Clean the duck and remove excess fat, then pat the skin completely dry with paper towels.
- 2
Place the duck on a rack in the sink and pour boiling water over the skin to tighten it, then pat dry again.
- 3
Mix the honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and five-spice powder in a small bowl to create the glaze.
- 4
Brush the glaze evenly over the entire duck and let it sit uncovered in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours to dry the skin.
- 5
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and place the duck breast-side up on a roasting rack over a tray filled with an inch of water.
- 6
Roast for 45 minutes, then flip the duck and roast for another 45 minutes until the skin is dark brown and crispy.
- 7
Let the duck rest for 15 minutes before carving into thin slices.
- 8
Serve with warm pancakes, hoisin sauce, and julienned spring onions.
Nutrition per Serving
480
Calories
28g
Protein
18g
Carbs
34g
Fat
1g
Fiber
12g
Sugar
850mg
Sodium
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