Privacy-Pan-Seared Duck

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A rich, herb-infused duck dish with a crispy skin and a tangy citrus glaze, reminiscent of DuckDuckGo's privacy focus. This French-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs duck breast, lemon, Dijon mustard for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 French cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat 4 oz duck breasts dry and season with 1/2 tsp black pepper. In a small bowl, mix 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp thyme, and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Rub the glaze over the duck.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear duck breasts skin-side down for 3-4 minutes until skin is golden and crispy. Flip and cook for 2-3 minutes until cooked through.
  3. Step 3: Transfer to oven and bake for 8-10 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges and a sprinkle of thyme.

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