Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Orange-Miso Glaze

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Crisp-skinned duck breast finished with a tangy and savory orange-miso glaze, perfect for an elegant brunch or dinner. This Asian-inspired brunch recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, combines duck breasts, kosher salt, black pepper into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 2, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 Asian cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Score the skin of 2 duck breasts in a crosshatch pattern with a sharp knife, being careful not to cut into the meat. Season both sides with 1 tsp kosher salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a cold skillet over medium heat. Place the duck breasts skin-side down and cook for 6-8 minutes until the skin is deep golden brown and crisp, pressing gently to render fat evenly.
  3. Step 3: Flip the duck breasts and cook for 3-4 minutes on the flesh side until the internal temperature reaches 135°F for medium-rare. Remove from skillet and let rest.
  4. Step 4: Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, whisk together 2 tbsp white miso paste, 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tsp rice vinegar. Bring to a simmer over low heat and cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened and glossy.
  5. Step 5: Slice the duck breasts thinly and drizzle with the warm orange-miso glaze before serving.

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