Duck breast in orange and cinnamon sauce recipe

Duck Breast in Orange and Cinnamon Sauce recipe

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This delicious recipe for Duck Breast in Orange and Cinnamon Sauce is a perfect combination of flavors that will impress your guests. The succulent duck breast is cooked to perfection and then served with a tangy and aromatic orange and cinnamon sauce. The citrusy notes from the oranges pair beautifully with the warm and comforting taste of cinnamon, creating a truly unique dish. This recipe is sure to be a hit at any dinner party or special occasion.

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Duck breast in orange and cinnamon sauce recipe details

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Ingredients

2	duck breasts
	salt and freshly ground black pepper
100 ml	orange juice
125 ml	chicken stock
1 stalk(s)	cinnamon
2 tsp	cornflour
2 tbsp	orange juice
	sugar

Instructions

Crosswise score the skin of the duck breasts. Season the meat with salt and pepper. Place the breasts skin side downwards into a pan. Heat the pan to medium and fry until the skin side has released most of the fat and is golden and crispy. Turn the breasts and fry for 1-2 more minutes. Place the pan into the preheated oven and roast the duck breasts at 180°C for 15 minutes.

Take the pan out of the oven. Remove the breasts from the pan and keep warm. Drain the fat. Pour the orange juice and the stock into the pan and stir to loosen all the pan drippings. Add the cinnamon and cook for 5 minutes. Mix together the cornflour and 2 tablespoons of orange juice. Add the mixture to the sauce and cook until thickened. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Serve the duck breasts with the sauce.

Preparation time:
ca. 20 min
Cooking / Baking Time:
ca. 25 min
Grade of difficulty:
medium
Calories per portion:
n/a