Duck Stir Fry with Orange and Honey | Chinese | Recipe (2024)

About our duck stir fry recipe

Stir-fried duck breast makes the perfect quick evening meal,this recipe is a delicious mix of orange and Chinese spiced marinated duck with a selection of crisp vegetables, It is a tasty mix of east meets west and packed full of traditional Chineseflavours.

Marinade for duck stir fry

A delicious Chinese marinade perfect for duck, as it mixesthe European mix of duck and orange with the delicious Chinese flavour mix ofgrated ginger, crushed garlic, soy sauce and honey. The duck breasts are strippedof the skin and sliced into strips and marinated for a minimum of 2 hrs. The duckstir fry sauce uses the delicious mixture of orange, ginger, garlic, soy sauce andhoney from the marinade to flavour the final dish so nothing goes to waste withthis dish!

Vegetables for duck stir fry

This dish is a mixture of traditional and orientalvegetables that compliment the duck beautifully, pak choi and spring onionswhich are commonly used in Chinese stir fry and asparagus and broccoli which aremore traditionally European

Finish the stir fry duck with noodles

Our recipe is served with just vegetables, but if you want extra carbs you can serveit on a lovely bed of perfectly cooked noodles and a sprinkle of toasted sesameseeds

How to make a duck stir fry with orange and honey

Mix grated ginger, crushed garlic, soy sauce, honey, and fresh orange juice. Remove the skin from the duck breasts and cut the meat into strips, pop in the marinade and leave for at least two hours.Cut the asparagus, pak choi and spring onions into slices andthe broccoli into small florets. Toast the sesame seeds in the wok and set them aside.Remove the duck from the marinade, and save the marinade. Stir fry the duck piecesand then set them aside. Stir fry the vegetables add the marinade and orange juiceto the vegetables allow the sauce to thicken then return the duck to the panand cook for a minute or two. Serve the stirfry duck in a bowl sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds and crispy duck skin

Recipe tips

• Marinate the duck the night before to maximise flavour
• Cut all the vegetables before you start cooking so you don’tovercook any of them
• If you’re in a hurry buy pre-cut vegetables, try and get anoriental style vegetable mix
• The skin is not used in this recipe, but if you love crispy duck skin, pop it in the oven to crisp and then cut it into thin strips and sprinkle it over the finished dish.
  

what does stir fry duck taste like - flavour profile

This dish has a lovely flavour profile, it has a sweet and savoury base, sweet from the honey and orange and savoury from the duck, garlic, and soy sauce. The vegetables add a delicious freshness to the dish and extra crunch

When to cook Chinese vegetables and duck stirfry

Duck is a delicious alternative to the usual chicken breast stir fry recipes,this dish is the perfect all-year-round dinner and easy to prepare,the light freshness makes it an ideal summer dish, and the richness ofthe duck makes it a warming winter meal too, especially if you serve it withnoodles for that extra winter carb hit.

Who will love this recipe?

This dish is perfect for a midweek meal as it's quick tocook and packed full of vegetables so it's perfect to help you on your way toyour five a day. In this recipe, the duck skin and fat are removed making ithealthier than most duck recipes. If your kids like duck then this is a goodfamily meal, but otherwise it is perfect for a couple or a romantic meal fortwo. Duck is not the cheapest meat to buy but you can make this dish into a budget recipe by serving it with noodles or rice

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Chinese duck stir fry for your dinner party

This recipe is delicious and perfect as a main or starter ifyou are having a Chinese dinner party, just vary the portion sizes larger as amain and smaller for a starter. If you are serving it for a specialoccasion, we recommend you crisp up the skin and sprinkle it over the finaldish.

What to eat with Chinese stir fry duck

We serve this dish on its own as itis packed full of vegetables so is a meal on its own, but if you are lookingfor other dinner ideas then it goes well with

• White rice
• Freshly cooked noodles
• Crispy noodles

What makes our stir fry duck breast the best

We think the traditional combination of duck and orangemakes this dish extra special, as these ingredients perfectly complement thetraditional Chinese flavours. The secret ingredient that makes this recipe extra special is the sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds.

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