Crispy Boneless Duck Breast with Cherry Sauce

Sliced boneless duck breast drizzled with rich cherry sauce and topped with microgreens on a white plate.

This pan-seared duck breast has a crispy skin and rich, juicy interior. Paired with a sweet-tart cherry sauce, it’s a dish that feels restaurant-worthy but is totally doable at home. Great for date night or a special family dinner.

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Serving Size: 2

Ingredients

  • 2 Joe’s IN Boneless Duck Breasts
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1/2 cup pitted cherries (fresh or frozen)
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey

Instructions

  1. Score the duck skin, season with salt and pepper.
  2. Place duck skin-side down in a cold skillet. Turn heat to medium and sear until skin is crispy, about 7–10 minutes.
  3. Flip and cook an additional 4–5 minutes or until desired doneness.
  4. Remove duck and set aside to rest.
  5. In the same pan, add cherries, broth, balsamic, and honey. Simmer until thickened.
  6. Slice duck and serve with cherry sauce on top.

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