How to Make Canard a l'Orange Super Facile (Super Easy Duck a l'Orange) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Canard à l'Orange, or Duck à l'Orange, is a classic French dish that is both elegant and delicious. It combines the richness of duck with the tangy sweetness of oranges, creating a dish that is perfect for special occasions or a fancy dinner at home. This recipe for Canard à l'Orange Super Facile (Super Easy Duck à l'Orange) simplifies the traditional dish, making it accessible to home cooks of all skill levels.

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Ingredients

  • 6 duck legs
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2 oranges, zested and juiced
  • 7 tablespoons water

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 3 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 18 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Season duck legs with salt and pepper.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add duck legs; cook until skin starts to brown, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a large plate.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in the same skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in cornstarch until dissolved. Return duck legs to the skillet. Pour in orange juice and water. Simmer, covered, until duck legs are very tender, about 40 minutes.
  • Uncover skillet and simmer until sauce thickens, about 10 minutes. Pour sauce into a bowl and stir in zest of 1 orange.
  • Place duck legs on serving plates. Spoon sauce on top. Garnish with remaining orange zest.
  • Nutrition

    117 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 33mg
    • Sodium: 62mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 5g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 16mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 73mg