Maple Pecan Crusted Duck Breast Recipe

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Maple Pecan Crusted Duck Breast
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Directions:

  1. Rinse and dry duck breasts, then stab full of holes with a skewer or a knife works fine too.
  2. Lay the duck in a large bowl, avoid overlapping if possible and pour enough maple syrup over breasts to cover.
  3. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight.
  4. Pour 1/2-3/4 of the pecans in a zip bag and smash well with a rolling pin. You may wish to pulse in a food processor instead.
  5. Remove duck from frige and set at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  6. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  7. One breast at a time baste with remaining syrup and a basting brush, then roll in pecan crumbs.
  8. Place in a buttered baking dish.
  9. Bake for 40-45 minutes. You want the duck to be a little rare or it will be tough.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 690.39 Kcal (2891 kJ)
Calories from fat 543.23 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 60.36g 93%
Cholesterol 85.21mg 28%
Sodium 64.64mg 3%
Potassium 617.06mg 13%
Total Carbs 14.93g 5%
Sugars 6.85g 27%
Dietary Fiber 6.8g 27%
Protein 29.69g 59%
Vitamin C 7.4mg 12%
Iron 7.8mg 43%
Calcium 61mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 361.51 Kcal (1514 kJ)
Calories from fat 284.45 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31.61g 93%
Cholesterol 44.62mg 28%
Sodium 33.85mg 3%
Potassium 323.11mg 13%
Total Carbs 7.82g 5%
Sugars 3.59g 27%
Dietary Fiber 3.56g 27%
Protein 15.55g 59%
Vitamin C 3.9mg 12%
Iron 4.1mg 43%
Calcium 31.9mg 6%

* 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

  • 18
    Points
  • 19
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • good source of fiber

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