Duck Breast with Orange Sauce: A Gourmet Delight Awaits!
A gourmet dish featuring succulent duck breast paired with a tangy orange sauce, perfect for special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 duck breasts
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh orange slices for garnish
Instructions
- Score the skin of the duck breasts in a crisscross pattern.
- Season the duck breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet, place the duck breasts skin-side down and cook over medium heat until the skin is crispy.
- Flip the duck breasts and cook until desired doneness is reached.
- Remove the duck from the skillet and let it rest.
- In the same skillet, add orange juice, honey, and soy sauce, bringing it to a simmer.
- Mix cornstarch with a little water and add to the sauce to thicken.
- Slice the duck breasts and serve with the orange sauce drizzled on top and garnished with fresh orange slices.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh orange juice.
- Let the duck rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing.
- This dish pairs well with roasted vegetables or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 duck breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg