This Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Crispy Duck is a bold and flavorful recipe, which uses duck breast and Chinese five-spice. It’s a no-fuss take on the classic, ready in about 15 minutes.
Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Crispy Duck Ingredients
Parcels
- 4 nests of fine egg noodles
- 2 iceberg lettuces
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 4 tbsp hoi sin sauce
- 4 limes
- 1 clove of garlic
- 350g silken tofu
- 1 bunch of baby radishes
- 5 sprigs of fresh coriander
- 1 punnet of cress
- Sweet chilli sauce
Duck
- 2 × 200g duck breasts, skin on
- 1 heaped tsp Chinese five-spice
- Olive oil
- 1 fresh red chilli
- 2 spring onions
- 1 handful of cashew nuts
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 tsp runny honey
How To Make Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Crispy Duck
- Boil The Noodles: Place noodles in a pan, cover with boiling water, and cover with a lid over medium heat.
- Cook The Duck: Dice duck, season with salt, pepper, and five-spice, then fry in olive oil until golden.
- Prep The Lettuce Cups: Halve lettuces, remove cores, and separate leaves onto a platter.
- Toss The Noodles: Drain noodles, toss with sesame oil, and portion into lettuce cups.
- Finish Duck Mixture: Add sliced chilli, spring onions, cashews, and sesame seeds to duck. Toss well.
- Make The Dressing: Combine hoi sin sauce, lime juice, and crushed garlic in a bowl.
- Assemble Parcels: Drizzle honey over duck, stir to coat, then spoon onto noodles in lettuce cups.
- Top With Tofu & Herbs: Add tofu chunks, scatter radishes, coriander, and cress.
- Drizzle Sauce: Spoon dressing generously over the top and finish with sweet chilli sauce.

Recipe Tips
- How To Get Crispy Duck: Dice evenly and cook over medium heat in a single layer.
- Can I Use Firm Tofu Instead? Yes, firm tofu works if you want more texture.
- How To Keep Lettuce Cups Crisp: Dry lettuce leaves thoroughly before filling.
- Best Noodle Swap: Use rice noodles or soba if egg noodles aren’t available.
- Is It Spicy? The fresh chilli gives a medium kick—remove seeds to make it mild.
What To Serve With Crispy Duck Parcels
These lettuce parcels go well with:
- Steamed jasmine rice
- Cucumber salad with rice vinegar
- Cold sesame noodles
- Pickled vegetables
- Miso soup
How To Store Crispy Duck Parcels
Refrigerate: Store duck and toppings separately from lettuce. Use within 2 days.
Freeze: Freeze only the duck mixture for up to 1 month. Thaw and reheat before use.
Crispy Duck Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 738 kcal per serving
- Protein: 40g
- Fat: 38g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 5g
- Sugar: 14g
Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.
FAQs
Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes, prep components ahead and assemble right before serving.
Why is my duck chewy?
Overcooking leads to toughness. Cook only until golden.
Can I substitute chicken for duck?
Yes, chicken thighs work great in place of duck.
How do I make it vegetarian?
Omit duck, double the tofu, and enhance the sauce flavor.
Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Crispy Duck
Course: DinnerCuisine: Asian-InspiredDifficulty: Easy4
servings5
minutes10
minutes738
kcalA bold, Asian-style crispy duck lettuce cup recipe, ready in just 15 minutes with juicy duck, crunchy cashews, and zesty hoisin-lime dressing.
Ingredients
4 nests of fine egg noodles
2 iceberg lettuces
1 tbsp sesame oil
4 tbsp hoi sin sauce
4 limes
1 clove of garlic
350g silken tofu
1 bunch baby radishes
5 sprigs fresh coriander
1 punnet cress
Sweet chilli sauce
2 × 200g duck breasts, skin on
1 heaped tsp Chinese five-spice
Olive oil
1 red chilli
2 spring onions
1 handful cashew nuts
2 tbsp sesame seeds
1 tsp runny honey
Directions
- Boil noodles, cover, and set aside
- Dice duck, season, and cook until golden
- Prep lettuce leaves for cups
- Drain noodles, toss with sesame oil, fill lettuce
- Stir chilli, spring onion, cashews, and seeds into duck
- Mix dressing with hoisin, lime juice, and garlic
- Drizzle honey on duck, stir, then assemble parcels
- Add tofu, radish, coriander, and cress
- Finish with dressing and sweet chilli
Notes
- Use medium heat to avoid overcooking duck
- Keep lettuce and toppings separate if prepping ahead
- Swap tofu type to adjust texture
- Squeeze fresh lime at serving for extra zing