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Duck breast in the grill.10-15 minutes at 374°F

Duck breast fillet, 220 g. A useful starting range, with the details that matter.

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Make it your portion.

One piece or reference portion, rather than total basket load.
Stay within your appliance’s supported temperatures.

Changing the size or temperature gives a modelled estimate. How it works

Typical range

Duck breast, your setting

10-15minutes

at 374°F

Check at 10 min Turn around 5 min

Based on Weber: cooking chart.

Source entry: Duck breast fillet. Portion controls describe one piece or planning portion; they are separate from the manufacturer’s total basket load.

From preheat to the final check.

  1. 1

    Preheat

    374°F; follow your appliance instructions.

  2. 2

    Cook

    10-15 minutes; keep pieces evenly spaced.

  3. 3

    Turn

    At about 5 minutes, turn or shake.

  4. 4

    Check

    165°F at the center; Poultry.

  5. 5

    Rest

    No mandatory USDA rest time for this food.

A quick size comparison.

The source reference is marked below. Other rows are modelled estimates at your selected settings.

Duck breast cooking time by reference size
Reference sizeTypical timeBasis
4 oz6-10 minutesModel estimate
8 oz10-15 minutesSource reference
16 oz15-24 minutesModel estimate

Same food. Different details.

Print the grill chartSafe internal temperature

A frozen estimate is not supported for this method. Thaw safely before using the reference range.

A few things worth knowing.

How long does duck breast take in the grill?

For Duck breast fillet, 220 g, the chart baseline is 10-15 minutes at 374°F. Adjusted sizes and temperatures are modelled estimates.

What makes duck breast cook faster or slower?

Use evenly sized pieces so the center and outside finish closer together. Thickness, initial temperature and appliance output also matter. A total basket weight does not describe the thickness of each piece.

Can I cook duck breast from frozen?

This method has no supported frozen model. Thaw safely first and use the reference shape.

When should I start checking?

Check at 10 minutes for this setting. Keep cooking if the center has not reached the appropriate safety endpoint or texture. A timer is a reminder to check.

How do I know when duck breast is done?

Check the thickest part, away from bone. Whole birds: also check the inner thigh and wing; stuffing must reach 165°F. A thermometer beats any timer.

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Where this range comes from.

Reference facts are compiled from primary charts. Adjusted ranges are planning estimates. Read how we calculate them.