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Duck Cherry Sauce Recipe

A delicious gluten-free duck recipe with a rich cherry sauce.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 pieces Duck breasts
  • 1 cup Cherries, pitted fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup Chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper to taste

Instructions 

  1. 1. Score the skin of the duck breasts and season with salt and pepper.
  2. 2. Heat a skillet over medium heat and place the duck breasts skin-side down. Cook until the skin is crispy, about 6-8 minutes.
  3. 3. Flip the duck breasts and cook for another 4-6 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 135°F (57°C) for medium-rare.
  4. 4. Remove the duck breasts from the skillet and let them rest.
  5. 5. In a saucepan, combine cherries, chicken broth, balsamic vinegar, and honey. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.
  6. 6. Slice the duck breasts and serve with the cherry sauce.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Cherry Sauce, Duck, Gluten-Free
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