Orange-Glazed Duck Breast
Duck à l’Orange pairs tender duck breast with a glossy orange sauce that balances sweet marmalade and orange liqueur with sherry vinegar and a gentle cayenne heat. Chicken broth, duck fat, flour, and butter give the sauce richness, while grated orange zest brightens each bite. This streamlined French classic is well suited to an elegant dinner without the time required for a whole duck.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Orange-Glazed Duck Breast, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 23 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 2
- Heart Health
- 25
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 24
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Score the duck skin almost all the way through the skin and fat in a diagonal crosshatch pattern. Generously season with salt, rubbing it into each breast. Let rest, skin-side up, at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- 3
Whisk the chicken broth, orange liqueur, sherry vinegar, orange marmalade, orange zest, and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl.
- 4
Pat the duck breasts dry with paper towels. Re-season the skin side of the duck breasts with salt.
- 5
Heat the duck fat in a heavy skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes. Place the duck, skin side down, in the skillet and cook until the fat renders and the skin is crisp, about 6 minutes.
- 6
Flip the duck breasts and cook until they start to firm up and are reddish-pink and juicy in the center, about 4 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C). Transfer the breasts to a plate to rest. Pour any rendered duck fat into a glass jar.
- 7
Return the skillet to medium heat and whisk the flour into the pan. Cook and stir until the flour is completely incorporated, about 1 minute. Pour the orange mixture into the skillet and bring it to a boil. Cook until the sauce thickens and is reduced, 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low. When the orange mixture stops bubbling, add the butter and stir until it is 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 orange zest.
- 9
Serve and enjoy.
- Calories 547.81 kcal High 27%
- Protein 42.15 g Good Source 84%
- Carbohydrate 11.13 g 4%
- Total Fat 35.85 g High 46%
- Saturated Fat 12.53 g High 63%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 244.88 mg High 82%
- Sodium 598.93 mg High 26%
- Dietary Fiber 0.2 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 9.4 g --
- Added Sugars 2.74 g Moderate 5%
- Calcium 32.23 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 5.45 mg Good Source 30%
- Potassium 88.74 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 13.31 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 7.6 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Orange Glazed Duck Breast is made with 12 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 35 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Butter, Cayenne Pepper, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 547.81 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Orange-Glazed Duck Breast made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Butter, Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Broth, Dried Orange Peel. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Orange-Glazed Duck Breast?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 547.81 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Orange-Glazed Duck Breast easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Orange-Glazed Duck Breast healthy?
- Orange-Glazed Duck Breast has an easyChef Pro health score of 29/100. Per serving, it provides 547.81 calories and 42.15 g of protein, or 84% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 598.93 mg (26% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 12.53 g (63% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.74 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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