Duck Breasts with Orange Honey and Tea Sauce

Elevate your dinner table with the sophisticated flavors of this Duck Breasts with Orange Honey and Tea Sauce recipe. Combining perfectly seared, tender duck breasts with a luxurious sauce infused with freshly brewed black tea, zesty orange, and velvety honey, this dish balances savory and sweet notes with a touch of elegance. The duck skin crisps to perfection in a stovetop-to-oven method, while the sauce comes together with ease, thickened to a silky consistency with a buttery finish. Ideal for special occasions or gourmet dinners at home, this recipe pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables or fluffy mashed potatoes. Impress your guests with this restaurant-quality meal that’s surprisingly simple to make. Keywords: duck breast recipe, orange honey sauce, black tea glaze, gourmet duck dinner, special occasion dish.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces duck breasts, skin-on
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 2 teaspoons black tea (loose-leaf or 2 tea bags)
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• 1 teaspoon zest of an orange

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Pat the duck breasts dry with paper towels, and score the skin in a crisscross pattern without cutting into the flesh.

Step 3

Season the duck breasts on both sides with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.

Step 4

Place a cold, oven-safe skillet over medium heat and lay the duck breasts skin-side down. Cook for 5-7 minutes, until the fat renders and the skin becomes golden and crispy.

Step 5

Flip the duck breasts over and sear the flesh side for 2 minutes. Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 8-10 minutes for medium-rare, or longer if preferred.

Step 6

While the duck cooks, prepare the sauce. In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil and steep 2 teaspoons of black tea (or 2 tea bags) for 5 minutes. Strain the tea and discard the leaves or bags.

Step 7

To the saucepan with the brewed tea, add 1 cup of orange juice, 3 tablespoons of honey, and 1 teaspoon of orange zest. Stir well and simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes to reduce slightly.

Step 8

In a small bowl, mix 1 teaspoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water to create a slurry.

Step 9

Slowly whisk the cornstarch slurry into the sauce and continue cooking until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter for a glossy finish.

Step 10

Once the duck breasts are done cooking, remove them from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Step 11

Slice the duck breasts thinly and arrange them on serving plates. Drizzle the orange honey and tea sauce over the duck and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1210.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2540.9

Total Fat 192.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 72.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 542mg	0%
Sodium 2740.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 81.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.9g	0%
Total Sugars 71.5g
Protein 116.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 123.1mg	0%
Iron 17.3mg	0%
Potassium 1892.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 68.7%

Protein: 18.4%

Carbs: 12.9%