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Asian Grilled Duck Breasts

Serves 4

A Mandarin orange glaze adds a charred crust to the duck seasoned with Asian spices like ginger and soy.

Allergens named in the ingredients: Soy. Flags come from what shops, restaurants and cooks list and from the ingredient names. Always check the label. This is not medical advice.

Ingredients

  • 4 ea. (28–32 oz / 800–900 g) boneless duck breasts
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) salt
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) ground ginger
  • ½ tbsp (7.5 ml) red pepper flake
  • 1 star anise pod, ground
  • 2 tsp (10 ml) curry powder
  • ½ tsp (2.5 ml) freshly ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) dried basil
  • 2 tsp (10 ml) garlic powder
  • ½ cup (120 ml) canned Mandarin orange wedges in syrup, drained
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) honey
  • 1½ tbsp (22.5 ml) chile paste

Method

  1. Combine salt, pepper, ginger, pepper flake, star anise, basil, curry powder, cinnamon, basil, and garlic powder. Set aside.
  2. Score skin of duck in a diamond pattern, being careful not to cut into flesh. Rub both sides of each duck breast with spice mixture. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  3. Preheat a grill to medium high heat.
  4. Pulse oranges, soy sauce, honey, and chile paste in a food processor until smooth.
  5. Pour into a large saucepan and bring to a boil over medium high heat. Cook until reduced by half. Let cool before using.
  6. Grill duck on the preheated grill 4–5 minutes, brushing liberally with sauce once or twice. Flip and cook another 3–4 minutes, brushing liberally with glaze once or twice, for medium rare.
  7. Bring remaining glaze to a boil. Pour into a dipping bowl and serve alongside the duck.