Cooking Light'S Seared Orange Duck Breast Recipe

Name: Cooking Light'S Seared Orange Duck Breast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 (12 ounce) duck breasts, skinned and halved; 1 1/2 tablespoons grated orange rind; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 4 garlic cloves, crushed; 1/2 cup fresh orange juice (about 2 oranges); 1/4 cup sake (rice wine); 1 1/2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 tablespoon canola oil

Servings: persons

1
Combine duck, orange rind, salt, pepper and garlic in a medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
2
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
3
Combine juice, sake, soy sauce and honey in a small saucepan; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until mixture is reduced to 2/3 cup (about 10 minutes).
4
Heat canola oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add duck; saute about 5 minutes. Turn duck over; drizzle with about 3 TBS of juice mixture.
5
Bake at 400 degrees for about 10 minutes.
6
Remove duck from pan; cut duck into 1/4 inch thick slices (if using a breast).
7
Serve with orange sauce.
8
Serves: 6.
9
Calories: 167.
10
Fat: 6.3 g.
11
Protein: 18.8 g.
12
Fiber: 0.3 g.
13
Chol: 71 mg.
14
Sodium: 580 mg.

213

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 (12 ounce) duck breasts, skinned and halved, 1 1/2 tablespoons grated orange rind, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and more.

Yes, Cooking Light'S Seared Orange Duck Breast falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Cooking Light'S Seared Orange Duck Breast

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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