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    Duck Breast With Peaches Recipe

    Last Modified: Jan 18, 2023 by Paleo Leaper · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Grilled duck breasts are tender and deeply flavorful, the perfect meat to go with juicy ripe peaches and just a few simple seasonings.

    Duck Breast With Peaches

    Unlike chicken breasts, duck breasts have a thick layer of fat on one side of the meat, which keeps the meat from drying out and adds a big punch of flavor – it’s especially great crisped up a little from the grill!

    Grilled peaches are the perfect addition to the savory, fatty meat, and just a hint of ginger in the marinade adds some spice to cut through all the richness.

    Between the duck fat and the olive oil in the marinade, this recipe is very high in healthy fats, especially monounsaturated fat – duck fat is about half monounsaturated fat, which is one reason why it has such an irresistible silky-smooth texture.

    If you’re struggling to get enough healthy fats in, or if you’re always feeling hungry (often a sign that you need more fat, whether you realize it or not), try this one out and see if it helps!

    This is also a great recipe if you want to take your grilling up a notch and really make something to celebrate a special occasion. Try it with a simple, fresh salad for a vegetable side and maybe a tall glass of lemonade: with so many flavors in the main course, you really don’t need a bunch of extra spices in the vegetables.

    Duck Breast With Peaches Recipe

    SERVES: 2 PREP: 15 min + 2 h COOK: 15 min

    Ingredients

    • 2 duck breasts
    • 2 peaches, quartered and pitted
    • 2 tbsp. ginger, minced
    • 2 shallots, thinly sliced
    • 2 tbsp. fresh thyme, coarsely chopped
    • ½ tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
    • ½ tsp. ground fennel seeds
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
    Duck Breast With Peaches Recipe Preparation

    Preparation

    1. Score the skin of the duck breasts with a crosshatch pattern.
    2. In a bowl, combine the ginger, shallots, thyme, and salt and pepper to taste.
    3. Rub the duck skin with the ginger mixture, and marinate for 2 to 12 hours.
    4. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
    5. In a bowl, combine the peaches, fennel, olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste.
    6. Place the breasts on the grill, skin side down, and cook for 6 to 8 minutes per side.
    7. Remove the duck from the grill and allow the meat to rest for about 5 minutes.
    8. Place the peaches on the grill and cook for about 3 minutes.
    9. Serve the duck, sliced, with the grilled peaches.
    Duck Breast With Peaches Recipe

    Duck Breast With Peaches Recipe

    Tender grilled duck breast with fresh peaches and a hint of fennel and ginger seasoning: you'll be licking the BBQ!
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    Prep Time 2 hrs 15 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 2 hrs 30 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 people
    Calories 416 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 duck breasts
    • 2 peaches quartered and pitted
    • 2 tbsp. ginger minced
    • 2 shallots thinly sliced
    • 2 tbsp. fresh thyme coarsely chopped
    • ½ tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
    • ½ tsp. ground fennel seeds
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Score the skin of the duck breasts with a crosshatch pattern.
      2 duck breasts
    • In a bowl, combine the ginger, shallots, thyme, and salt and pepper to taste.
      2 tbsp. ginger, 2 shallots, 2 tbsp. fresh thyme, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
    • Rub the duck skin with the ginger mixture, and marinate for 2 to 12 hours.
    • Preheat your grill to a medium-high heat.
    • In a bowl, combine the peaches, fennel, olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste.
      2 peaches, ½ tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, ½ tsp. ground fennel seeds, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
    • Place the breasts on the grill, skin side down, and cook for 6 to 8 minutes per side.
    • Remove the duck from the grill and allow the meat to rest for about 5 minutes.
    • Place the peaches on the grill and cook for about 3 minutes.
    • Serve the duck, sliced, with the grilled peaches.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 416kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 48gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 174mgSodium: 155mgPotassium: 983mgFiber: 6gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 1314IUVitamin C: 46mgCalcium: 97mgIron: 14mg
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    Filed Under: Paleo Chicken and Poultry Recipes, Paleo Recipes Tagged With: cooking: fast cook, cooking: fast prep, cooking: grill, diet: dairy-free, diet: egg-free, diet: no sweeteners, diet: nut-free, diet: shellfish-free, good for leftovers, Paleo Dinner Recipes, Paleo Kid-Friendly Recipes, Paleo Low-Carb Recipes

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