Roasted Duck with Soy Sauce
A quick and flavorful roasted duck breast with a savory soy glaze, perfect for a weeknight dinner. Served with simple roasted vegetables and fresh herbs.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 650
- Protein
- 35g
Ingredients
- 2 whole duck breast
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (e.g., carrots, broccoli)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (e.g., thyme, parsley)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Score the duck breast skin in a crosshatch pattern, then season both sides with salt and pepper.
- 2
Heat a skillet over medium-high. Place duck skin-side down and cook until golden and crisp, about 5 minutes. Flip and cook 2 minutes more.
- 3
Transfer duck to a baking dish. Whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp honey, then brush over the duck.
- 4
Toss 2 cups mixed vegetables with 2 tbsp olive oil and spread around the duck. Roast until duck reaches 135°F for medium and vegetables are tender, about 10-12 minutes.
- 5
Rest duck 5 minutes, then slice. Serve with vegetables and sprinkle with 2 tbsp fresh herbs.
Tools you’ll need
- Oven
- Skillet
- Baking dish
- Brush
- Knife
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