Honey Garlic Duck
Honey Garlic Duck is a sumptuous dish that elevates any meal with its irresistible sweet and savory glaze. The tender duck breasts are seared to perfection, then baked in a luscious honey garlic sauce, creating a culinary experience that’s both impressive and approachable. Perfect for special occasions or cozy dinners at home, this recipe will have your guests raving about the flavors and presentation without requiring hours of preparation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 duck breasts (approximately 500g)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the duck breasts dry and score the skin in a crisscross pattern.
- In an oven-safe skillet over medium heat, sear the duck breasts skin-side down for 6-8 minutes until golden brown. Flip them over.
- In a bowl, combine honey, garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil to create the sauce.
- Pour half of the sauce over the duck breasts and transfer to the oven. Bake for 10-15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Brush with remaining sauce before serving and drizzle extra glaze on plates.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 duck breast (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg