Spicy Duck

Here’s a flavorful and bold recipe for Spicy Duck — crispy skin, tender meat, and a fiery, flavorful sauce. This dish blends rich duck with chili heat and works great with Asian or fusion-style sides.

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🔥 Spicy Duck (Pan-Seared with Chili Garlic Sauce)

📝 Ingredients:

• 2 duck breasts, skin on

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• 1 teaspoon five-spice powder (optional, for depth)

• 1 tablespoon oil (if needed — duck will render fat)

🔥 Spicy Sauce:

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce

• 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar

• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or lime juice)

• 1–2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce (like Sambal Oelek)

• 1 teaspoon grated ginger

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• Optional: 1 teaspoon Sriracha (for extra heat)

• Optional garnish: chopped green onions, toasted sesame seeds, or fresh red chili slices

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🔪 Instructions:

1. Score the duck skin in a criss-cross pattern (don’t cut into the meat). Pat dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and five-spice powder if using.

2. Place the duck skin-side down in a cold, dry pan. Turn heat to medium. Let the fat slowly render — cook 6–8 minutes until skin is crispy and golden.

3. Flip and cook the meat side for 3–5 minutes (internal temp ~130°F for medium-rare). Remove and let rest.

4. Make the sauce: In the same pan, discard excess duck fat (leave 1–2 tsp). Add garlic, ginger, and chili garlic sauce; sauté briefly, then stir in soy sauce, vinegar, and honey. Let simmer 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened.

5. Slice the duck thinly and drizzle with the spicy sauce.

6. Garnish and serve over jasmine rice, noodles, or stir-fried greens.