Ingredients
Recipe for 4 people.
| 🍖 2 duck breasts | 🧂 Salt (to taste) |
| 🌿 Pepper (to taste) | 🍯 Optional: honey (for glazing) |
| 🧄 Optional: garlic (for flavoring) | 🌶️ Optional: spices (like paprika, according to preferences) |
| 🍽️ Side dishes: vegetables or potatoes |
Utensils
| 🍽️ Oven-safe dish | 🔪 Sharp knife |
| 🧂 Salt | 🕒 Timer |
| 🌡️ Cooking thermometer | 🏺 Spice container |
| 🌬️ Preheated oven | 🏷️ Paper towels |
Step-by-step preparation
Total cooking time: 20 minutes
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Resting time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
STEP 1: Remove the duck breasts from the refrigerator and let them rest at room temperature for 10 minutes.
STEP 2: Score the skin of the breasts with the tip of a knife to allow for even cooking and achieve a crispy skin.
STEP 3: Preheat your oven to 250°C (fan setting 8) to prepare for the quick cooking of the breasts.
STEP 4: Place the breasts in an oven-safe dish, skin side up to encourage crispiness.
STEP 5: Bake the breasts for 15 minutes for rare cooking, or adjust according to your preferences.
STEP 6: Once cooked, remove the breasts from the oven and let them rest for 5 to 10 minutes for better tasting.
STEP 7: Slice the breasts on the diagonal for nice portions before serving with the side dish of your choice.
Mastering the cooking of duck breast in the oven is accessible to everyone, allowing for the creation of delicious dishes at home. By respecting the cooking times, you achieve excellent results in rare, medium rare, or medium. Each of these options offers a distinct tasting experience to enjoy during a friendly meal.
For an even more refined touch, do not forget to add suitable side dishes, such as a honey sauce or roasted potatoes. These elements wonderfully complement the duck breast while enhancing its natural flavor. Cooking at home thus becomes a true moment of sharing and pleasure.
