Spiced Grilled Duck Breast with Delta Waterfowl Citrus Glaze

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Juicy grilled duck breast brushed with a bright, spiced citrus glaze inspired by the fresh air and energy of the Delta Waterfowl fields. This American-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs duck breasts, olive oil, ground cumin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 430 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: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 American cuisine 430 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Rub this spice mixture evenly over 2 duck breasts on both sides.
  2. Step 2: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Place the duck breasts skin-side down and grill for 6 minutes until grill marks appear and the skin crisps. Flip and grill for another 4 minutes for medium-rare. Remove and rest.
  3. Step 3: Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine 1/3 cup fresh orange juice, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1/4 tsp red chili flakes, and 1 tsp orange zest. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 6-8 minutes until the glaze thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  4. Step 4: Slice the rested duck breasts and brush generously with the citrus glaze before serving.

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