Roasted Duck Breast with Red Wine Sauce

About this recipe

Experience the succulent flavors of perfectly roasted duck breast, complemented by a rich red wine sauce. This dish brings gourmet dining to your home kitchen, delivering tender meat with crispy skin and a luscious sauce that enhances every bite.

Ingredients

• 2 duck breasts
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup red wine
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 sprig fresh thyme

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

2. 2

   Score the skin of the duck breasts in a crisscross pattern without cutting into the meat and season with salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.

4. 4

   Place duck breasts skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 6-8 minutes, until the skin is crispy and golden brown.

5. 5

   Flip the duck breasts, then transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 10-12 minutes, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 135°F (57°C) for medium-rare.

6. 6

   Remove from the oven and let the duck rest on a cutting board.

7. 7

   Prepare the sauce by adding red wine, chicken broth, garlic, and thyme to the skillet over medium heat; simmer and reduce by half.

8. 8

   Whisk in butter until melted, slice the duck, and serve with the sauce.