You can serve smoked duck breast as a simple weeknight main course or dress it up for a dinner party, it works beautifully either way. What makes this version especially appealing is how effortless it is. With just three ingredients and about five minutes of prep, you get a dish that tastes far more impressive than the work involved.
Once you score the duck breast, place each piece on a non‑stick, foil‑lined baking sheet. Scatter a handful of mini golden Yukon potatoes around the pan and let everything roast together for 15–20 minutes. The duck turns out perfectly, and the potatoes soak up all those incredible drippings, so you end up with a complete sheet‑pan dinner that feels both elegant and easy. It’s the kind of meal that proves great cooking doesn’t have to be complicated.
Ingredients
- 1 or 2 smoked breasts of duck
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 8-10 mini Yukon gold potatoes
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- a drizzle of olive oil
Optional
- 1 lb fresh green beans
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients before starting recipe
- Score 1 or 2 smoked breasts of duck in a diamond pattern,
- Brush generously with 2 tbsp hoisin sauce.
- Place duck breast on a foil lined cookie sheet along with 8-10 mini Yukon gold potatoes , add a drizzle of olive oil to the potatoes and season with 1 tsp kosher salt and toss to combine. Place in a pre-heated 375° oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and begin to brown.
Optional
- Trim 1 lb fresh green beans, place in a microwave safe dish, rinse and cover with clingwrap. Microwave on high for 2 minutes, or until the beans are crisp tender.
