Five-Spice Duck Breast

1. 1

   Place the duck breasts skin-side down on a cutting board and trim any excess skin that hangs over the sides of the breasts.

2. 2

   Flip the breasts over and score the skin with four parallel, diagonal cuts.

3. 3

   Dust the breasts on both sides with the five-spice powder.

4. 4

   Heat a cast-iron pan over medium-low heat.

5. 5

   Place duck breasts in the pan, skin-side down, and cook until the fat has melted and the skin is golden brown, about 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Flip the breasts over and continue to cook for about 10 minutes for medium doneness.

7. 7

   Remove the duck to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes (this ensures the duck will be plump and juicy).

8. 8

   To serve, cut the breasts into 1/4-inch-thick slices and spread out in a shingle pattern on a large platter.

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