DISH FACTS

Yield

4 people

cook time

25 minutes

prep Time

20 minutes

Total time

45 minutes

INGREDIENTS

– 4 duck breasts – 2 oranges – 3 sprig thyme – 2 tbsp butter – salt, pepper, olive oil – 1 ¼ cups chicken jus or demi glace – 1 lemon – 2 tbsp sugar – 0.9 oz grand marnier

MAKE THE SAUCE FIRST

Make a caramel and deglaze with grand manier, orange and lemon juice. Add the chicken jus and cook for another 10 minutes and strain.

MAKING THE ORANGE JULIENNE

Place the orange julienne in a small pot and cover with cold water. Bring slowly to a boil and strain. Cool down under cold running water.

CUTTING THE ORANGE FILLETS

Peel the remaining oranges with a sharp knife and remove the orange segments.

 COOKING THE DUCK BREASTS

Heat up a pan and add a drizzle of olive oil. Place the duck breasts with the skin side down in the pan. Cook the duck for 5 minutes from each side.