Apricot-Glazed Duck Breasts

Apricot-Glazed Duck Breasts
Apricot-Glazed Duck Breasts might be just the main course you are searching for. One serving contains 353 calories, 25g of protein, and 16g of fat. This recipe covers 19% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and dairy free diet. A mixture of apricot preserves, garlic cloves, rice wine vinegar, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. To use up the rice wine vinegar you could follow this main course with the Red Velvet Mug Cake as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 15 minutes.

Instructions

1
Combine first 4 ingredients in a large heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag.
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2
Add duck; seal. Marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes, turning occasionally.
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3
Heat apricot preserves in a small saucepan over low heat until melted, stirring occasionally.
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4
Add 1 tablespoon vinegar and 1 teaspoon soy sauce.
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5
Remove from heat.
6
Remove duck from marinade; discard marinade.
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7
Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat.
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8
Add duck to pan, and cook 8 to 10 minutes on each side or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 18
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9
Brush each duck breast with 1 tablespoon glaze.
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10
Transfer duck to a cutting board; cut into thin slices. Fan slices out and place over rice.
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11
Brush duck with remaining glaze.
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DifficultyNormal
Ready In15 m.
Servings4
Health Score40
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