Sticky Honey & Fennel Glazed Duck

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Sticky Honey & Fennel Glazed Duck

A sticky honey and fennel glaze is the perfect match for duck breast which is pan seared then finished in the oven. Served alongside a vibrant broccoli vegetable and noodle stir fry, this is a brilliant option when you’re looking for a midweek dinner with a difference.

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Ingredients

  • duck breasts 4
  • mixed chillies ⅔ (chopped)
  • honey 2 tbsp
  • fennel seeds 1 tbsp (crushed)
  • dried noodles 250 g
  • Tenderstem broccoli 400 g
  • bell pepper 2 (sliced)
  • red onion ½ (sliced)
  • sugar snap peas 150 g
  • vegetable oil 1 tbsp
  • soy sauce 2 tbsp

Method

  • Finely chop the chillies. In a bowl mix together the chopped chillies, honey and fennel seeds then set aside.
  • Place the duck breasts, skin side down, into a cold pan then turn the heat on to a medium setting, slowly render the fat out, this will take around 10 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/gas mark 6.
  • After 10 minutes, turn the duck in the pan to quickly sear on the other side. Drizzle over the honey glaze then cook in the oven for 6 - 8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, while the duck is cooking, pour boiling water over the noodles and leave to stand for the time directed on the packet. Drain and set aside.
  • Slice any larger pieces of the broccoli in half. Thinly slice the bell pepper and red onion. Heat the oil in a wok or large frying pan on a medium high heat, then add all the vegetables and stir fry for 3 - 4 minutes. Add the drained noodles to the pan and stir well. Season to taste with the soy sauce.
  • Thinly slice the duck and plate up with the vegetables and noodles. Enjoy!

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