Roasted Duck Breast with Hoisin Apples

Name: Roasted Duck Breast with Hoisin Apples
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 2 (6-ounce) pieces duck breast; 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 2 medium apples; 3 medium carrots; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 cloves garlic; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme

Succulent duck breast glazed with sweet-savory hoisin and caramelized apples, served with roasted vegetables.

Cuisine: Chinese

Category: One Pot

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 20 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

2 (6-ounce) pieces duck breast
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 medium apples
3 medium carrots
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon fresh thyme

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Score skin of 2 duck breasts in a diamond pattern, then season with salt and pepper.
Step 2: Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Place duck skin-side down and cook for 8-10 minutes until skin is golden and crisp, then flip and cook 3 minutes for medium-rare.
Step 3: Remove duck and let rest. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to skillet, then add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 4: Add 2 peeled and thinly sliced apples and 3 peeled and sliced carrots to the skillet, cooking for 8 minutes until vegetables are tender and apples are caramelized.
Step 5: Whisk 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce with 2 tablespoons water, then pour over vegetables, stirring to coat.
Step 6: Slice duck breasts and arrange over vegetable mixture. Drizzle with pan sauce and serve immediately.