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Duck with Orange Glaze

Recipe Submitted By: bakingmad

This Duck with Orange Glaze is so yummy and so easy to make.

4	Duck Breast
1	Red Onion finely chopped
2	Orange Zest and Juice
	Fresh Thyme few sprigs
	Wineglass Port
3 tsp	Half Spoon Granulated Sugar (Silver Spoon)
2 tsp	Arrowroot
	Rocket leaves
2	Orange segmented
	fresh mint leaves chopped

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Preheat oven to 200°C, 400°F, Gas Mark 6.
Prepare the duck by removing all the skin with a sharp knife. Season each breast well with salt and the pepper.
Using a sharp knife slash the duck several times and place in an oven proof dish.
In a saucepan heat the onion, orange zest and juice for 5 minutes.
Add the port, thyme and Silver Spoon Low Calorie sweetener.
Mix the arrowroot with a little water and stir into the glaze.
Simmer until thickened then pour over the duck.
Place in a preheated oven for 10 -12 minutes.
Remove the duck from the oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
Arrange the rocket leaves on a serving plate with the orange segments.
Slice the duck into pieces; add to the salad and drizzle with the dressing.
Garnish with chopped mint leaves.