Duck a l'Orange Recipe: Classic French Dish

Ingredients

• 2 duck breast halves
• salt to taste
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier®)
• 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Seville orange marmalade, or more to taste
• 2 teaspoons grated orange zest
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon reserved duck fat
• 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

1. Gather all of your ingredients.
2. Score the duck skin in a crosshatch pattern, being careful not to cut all the way through. Season generously with salt, rubbing it into each breast. Let the duck rest, skin-side up, at room temperature for 15 minutes.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together chicken broth, orange liqueur, sherry vinegar, orange marmalade, orange zest, and a pinch of cayenne pepper.
4. Use paper towels to pat the duck breasts dry. Re-season the skin-side of the duck breasts with salt.
5. Heat duck fat in a heavy skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes. Place the duck skin-side down in the skillet, cooking until the fat renders and the skin becomes crisp, approximately 6 minutes.
6. Flip the duck breasts and cook until they start to firm and are reddish-pink and juicy in the center, about 4 minutes more. Use an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center to ensure it reaches 140 degrees F (60 degrees C). Transfer the breasts to a plate to rest, and pour any rendered duck fat into a glass jar.
7. Return the skillet to medium heat and whisk flour into the pan. Cook and stir until the flour is completely incorporated, about 1 minute. Pour in the orange mixture and bring to a boil. Cook until the sauce thickens and reduces, approximately 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low, and once the orange mixture stops bubbling, add butter and stir until it's completely melted and incorporated into the sauce, about 1 minute. Season with salt to taste.
8. Slice the duck breasts across the grain, arrange them on a plate, and spoon the orange sauce over the top. Garnish with thin strips of fresh orange zest.
9. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Duck a l'Orange!

Nutrition

• Calories: 354 kcal
• Fat Content: 21 g
• Fiber Content: 0 g
• Sugar Content: 12 g
• Sodium Content: 593 mg
• Protein Content: 20 g
• Cholesterol Content: 130 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 15 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g