Description
This Grilled Wild Duck Breast recipe features skinned, boned duck breast halves marinated in a flavorful Worcestershire sauce, olive oil, garlic, and hot sauce mixture. The marinade enhances the rich, gamey taste of wild duck, resulting in a vibrant, juicy, and tender meat that is perfectly cooked on a medium-high heat grill.
Ingredients
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Marinade Ingredients
- 0.25 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon hot sauce
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Main Ingredient
- 4 skinned, boned duck breast halves
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all marinade components and the duck breasts to prepare for the marinating process.
- Prepare Marinade and Marinate Duck: In a large bowl, stir together Worcestershire sauce, olive oil, minced garlic, hot sauce, and black pepper. Add the duck breasts to the bowl and toss thoroughly to coat each piece with the marinade. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight, to allow flavors to penetrate the meat.
- Preheat Grill: Heat the grill to medium-high heat to ensure optimal cooking temperature for the duck breasts.
- Grill Duck Breasts: Remove the duck breasts from the marinade and discard the leftover marinade. Place the duck breasts on the preheated grill and cook for 5 to 7 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F (74°C) as measured with an instant-read thermometer. This will ensure the duck is cooked to a safe doneness while remaining moist.
Notes
- This recipe uses skinless duck breasts, which allows the marinade to penetrate the meat directly, imparting a robust flavor.
- Marinating from 30 minutes to overnight helps deepen the taste and tenderize the duck.
- Discard the marinade after use to avoid contamination.
- Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure safe internal temperature and avoid overcooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 duck breast half
- Calories: 297 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 346 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 43 g
- Cholesterol: 223 mg
