Ingredients
Recipe for 4 people.
| 🍗 4 duck breasts | 🧂 salt (to taste) |
| 🧄 1 to 2 cloves of garlic (optional) | 🌿 Herbs de Provence (optional) |
| 🍯 1 tablespoon of honey (optional) | 🍋 lemon juice (optional) |
| 🍽️ Choice of sides (potatoes, vegetables…) |
Utensils
| 🍽️ Baking dish | 🔪 Well-sharpened knife |
| 🧂 Type of salt (Camargue salt or egg salt) | 🌡️ Cooking thermometer |
| 📏 Ruler or measuring tape for incision depth | 👩🍳 Cutting board |
| 🥣 Bowl for seasoning | 🍴 Fork for turning the breast |
Step-by-step preparation
Total cooking time: 20 minutes
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Rest time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
STEP 1: Preheat your oven to 250°C to ensure optimal cooking of the duck breast.
STEP 2: Score the skin of the breast by making incisions, this promotes even cooking and makes the skin crispy.
STEP 3: Salt and pepper the duck breasts on both sides, this enhances the flavors during cooking.
STEP 4: Place the breasts in a baking dish, skin side up to brown nicely.
STEP 5: Bake the breasts for 15 minutes for medium-rare, adjust according to your preferences.
STEP 6: After cooking, remove the breasts from the oven and let them rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
The baking of the duck breast in the oven is both a simple and quick technique, ideal for family or friends’ meals. By respecting the recommended cooking times, everyone can enjoy a flavorful breast, whether it is rare, medium, or well done.
The choice of temperature is also crucial: an oven preheated to 250°C allows the skin to crisp properly, while lower variations at 180°C provide a gentler and more even cooking.
Add a personal touch with various seasonings or sides such as roasted vegetables or potatoes. This method makes the duck breast a dish that is sure to impress guests.
