Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe Court of Two SistersRoasted Duck Breast Recipe

Roasted Duck Breast Recipe

Time1h
Serves2

With Cajun dirty rice and candied sweet potatoes. Finished with l’Orange sauce

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Ingredients

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Duck Breast

Candied Sweet Potatoes

L’Orange Sauce

Method

Duck Breast Preparation

  1. 1

    Score and Season

    Score the skin of the duck breasts in a crosshatch pattern. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Sear Duck Breasts

    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place duck breasts skin-side down and cook for about 6-8 minutes until the skin is crispy. Flip and cook for an additional 4-6 minutes. Remove from heat and let rest.

Cajun Dirty Rice

  1. 3

    Sauté Vegetables

    In a saucepan, sauté the onion, green bell pepper, celery, and garlic until softened.

  2. 4

    Cook Rice

    Add the diced sausage and Cajun seasoning. Stir for a couple of minutes, then add the rice and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.

  3. 5

    Finish with Green Onions

    Remove from heat and stir in sliced green onions before serving.

Candied Sweet Potatoes

  1. 6

    Cook Sweet Potatoes

    In a pot, combine sweet potatoes, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. Add a little water if necessary.

  2. 7

    Simmer

    Cook on medium heat until sweet potatoes are tender and coated in syrup, about 20-25 minutes.

L’Orange Sauce

  1. 8

    Prepare Sauce

    In a saucepan, combine orange juice, orange zest, sugar, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.

  2. 9

    Thicken Sauce

    In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water. Stir into the sauce and let simmer until thickened.

Assembly

  1. 10

    Serve

    Slice the duck breasts and serve alongside the Cajun dirty rice and candied sweet potatoes. Drizzle with l’Orange sauce.

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