Easy Orange Glazed Duck

This easy orange glazed duck recipe is perfect for a special dinner. The combination of orange juice, honey, and soy sauce creates a delicious glaze that complements the rich flavor of the duck.

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Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 1 hr

Total Time 1 hr 15 mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine French

Servings people

Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

Oven
Small saucepan
Baking Dish

Ingredients:

Main Ingredients

4 pieces duck breasts
1 cup orange juice
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
to taste Salt and pepper
as needed Chopped green onions for garnish

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Score the skin of the duck breasts in a crisscross pattern and season with salt and pepper.
In a small saucepan, combine orange juice, honey, soy sauce, and garlic. Simmer over low heat until slightly thickened.
Place the duck breasts in a baking dish and brush with the orange glaze.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, basting with the glaze every 15 minutes.
Remove from the oven and let the duck rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Serve the duck breasts with the remaining glaze drizzled on top and garnish with chopped green onions.

Notes:

For a more intense flavor, you can marinate the duck breasts in the orange glaze for a few hours before cooking.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Keywords:

Keyword Dinner, Duck, Orange Glazed Duck

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