Five-Spice Duck Breasts with Caramelized Quince Recipe

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Five-Spice Duck Breasts with Caramelized Quince
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  1. Reserve 4 quince quarters and 3/4 cup poaching liquid from Poached Quinces. Reserve remaining quince quarters and liquid for another use. Cut 4 quince quarters into cubes; set aside.
  2. Combine 1/2 cup reserved poaching liquid, five-spice powder, ginger, and garlic in a large zip-top plastic bag. Add duck to bag; seal and toss to coat. Marinate in refrigerator at least 24 hours or up to 2 days, turning bag occasionally.
  3. Preheat oven to 400°.
  4. Remove duck from marinade; discard marinade. Sprinkle duck evenly with salt and pepper. Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Place duck, skin side down, in pan; cook 1 1/2 minutes or until skin is golden brown. Turn meat over; cook 1 minute. Place pan in oven. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until a thermometer registers 160° (medium) or until desired degree of doneness. Remove duck from pan, reserving 2 teaspoons drippings in pan. Place duck, skin side down, on a cutting board or work surface. Brush meaty side of duck with remaining 1/4 cup poaching liquid.
  5. Heat reserved drippings in pan over medium-high heat. Add cubed quince quarters; sauté 5 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from heat; stir in sliced green onions.
  6. Remove skin from duck; discard. Cut duck diagonally across grain into thin slices. Divide duck slices evenly among each of 4 plates; top each serving with 1/4 cup quince mixture. Serve immediately.
  7. Wine note: These duck breasts have it all-sweetness from the Poached Quinces, richness from the duck, and spiciness from the five-spice powder. Is there one wine that can act as a perfect counterpoint? Yes: pinot noir. A top pinot will have the acidity to balance the richness of the duck while possessing grace notes of ripe fruit and spiciness to mirror the quince and five-spice powder. A terrific choice: Alderbrook Pinot Noir 2002 from California's Russian River Valley ($24). -Karen MacNeil
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 26.11 Kcal (109 kJ)
Calories from fat 4.13 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.46g 1%
Cholesterol 20.26mg 7%
Sodium 306.23mg 13%
Potassium 16.43mg 0%
Total Carbs 1.08g 0%
Sugars 0.11g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.42g 2%
Protein 4.25g 9%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 2%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 6.4mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 127.75 Kcal (535 kJ)
Calories from fat 20.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.24g 1%
Cholesterol 99.13mg 7%
Sodium 1498.42mg 13%
Potassium 80.4mg 0%
Total Carbs 5.29g 0%
Sugars 0.55g 0%
Dietary Fiber 2.04g 2%
Protein 20.81g 9%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 2%
Iron 3.2mg 4%
Calcium 31.2mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 0.5
    Points
  • 1
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free

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