Duck Breast

Ingredients:

• 4 duck breasts
• Salt and pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon rosemary
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup chicken broth

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Score the skin of the duck breasts in a crisscross pattern and season with salt and pepper.
3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
4. Add minced garlic, thyme, and rosemary to the skillet and cook until fragrant.
5. Add duck breasts, skin-side down, and cook for 5 minutes or until the skin is crispy.
6. Flip the duck breasts and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
7. In a small bowl, mix together balsamic vinegar, honey, and chicken broth.
8. Place the duck breasts in an oven-safe dish and pour the balsamic mixture over the top.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the duck reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
10. Let the duck breasts rest for 5 minutes before serving.