Juicy and Tender Duck Breast in the Oven – Step-by-Step Recipe

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Many people avoid duck breast, fearing it will turn out tough. In reality, juicy and tender duck breast in the oven is much simpler to prepare than it seems, especially if you choose a good marinade. A few simple tips – and the meat will be tender, aromatic, and very delicious. We share a proven recipe!

Prep time: 1 hour 30 minutes.
Servings: 4.

Ingredients

• 2 duck breasts;
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce;
• 1 tablespoon honey;
• 1 tablespoon olive oil;
• 2 cloves garlic;
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme;
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper;
• salt to taste.

Step-by-step recipe

1. Rinse and thoroughly pat dry the duck breasts with paper towels. Make shallow cuts on the skin with a knife, without cutting into the meat.
2. In a separate bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, olive oil, garlic pressed through a press, thyme, ground black pepper, and salt.
3. Rub the duck with the prepared marinade and let it marinate for 40-60 minutes.
4. After marinating, transfer the breasts to a baking dish, skin side up.
5. Bake for 30-35 minutes in an oven preheated to 190 degrees Celsius (375°F). After cooking, be sure to let the roasted duck breasts rest for 10 minutes before slicing.