French Roasted Duck with Orange Glaze

Name: French Roasted Duck with Orange Glaze
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 150 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1 whole duck (cleaned); 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 teaspoons thyme (fresh); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1/2 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed); 1/4 cup honey; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon orange zest (grated); 1 teaspoon cornstarch (mixed with 2 tablespoons water)

StandardFrenchDinnerGourmetHolidaySpecial Occasion

⏱️ 30m PREP

🔥 120m COOK

👥 4 SERVINGS

⚡ 650 CAL/SERV

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Overview

A succulent French roasted duck, perfectly paired with a tangy and sweet orange glaze, offering a gourmet dining experience.

Macronutrients per serving

115

grams

Protein

45.0g 39%

Fat

50.0g 43%

Carbs

20.0g 17%

Rich in nutrients

☀️ Vitamin C

25% DV

Supports immune function

🔺 Iron

20% DV

Essential for blood production

☀️ Vitamin A

15% DV

Important for vision and immune health

💧 Omega-3

10% DV

Supports heart health

☀️ Vitamin B6

20% DV

Vital for brain health

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

1 whole duck cleaned
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons thyme fresh
2 cloves garlic minced

Orange Glaze

1/2 cup orange juice freshly squeezed
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon orange zest grated
1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

1 Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2 Pat the duck dry with paper towels. Season the cavity with salt and pepper, and stuff it with minced garlic and fresh thyme.
3 Rub the outside of the duck with olive oil, and season generously with salt and pepper.
4 Place the duck on a rack in a roasting pan and roast in the preheated oven for 90 minutes, or until the skin is golden brown and crispy.
5 While the duck is roasting, prepare the orange glaze. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine orange juice, honey, soy sauce, and orange zest.
6 Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes. Add the cornstarch slurry and stir until the glaze thickens. Remove from heat.
7 After 90 minutes, brush the duck with the orange glaze and return it to the oven for an additional 30 minutes, basting every 10 minutes.
8 Remove the duck from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.
9 Serve the duck with additional orange glaze on the side.