Duck Breast Teriyaki

'Teriyaki' is a technique: 'Teri' (luster from sugar) and 'Yaki' (grilled). Duck breast, with its rich fat cap, stays juicy while the sweet soy glaze caramelizes into a shiny crust.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 600 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Japanese

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Cold Skillet: For rendering fat.

Allergen Information

⚠️ Soy
⚠️ Sesame
⚠️ Wheat

Instructions

1

Score duck skin crosswise. Don't cut meat! Salt.

Tip: Scoring helps fat render.
2

Place SKIN-SIDE DOWN in COLD skillet. Medium heat. Cook 10-12 mins until skin is crisp.

Tip: Cold start renders fat without burning.
3

Flip, cook 3-4 mins (medium). Rest.

Tip: Save that duck fat!
4

Boil soy, mirin, sugar, ginger, garlic, oil until syrupy.

Tip: Reduction thickens glaze.
5

Slice duck, pour sauce over, garnish with sesame/onions.

Tip: Sauce clings to crisp skin.

Recipe FAQ

Substitute for Mirin?
Hard to replace. Use white wine and more sugar, but it won't be authentic.

Ingredients

  • 2 pc Duck Breasts (skin-on)
  • 1/3 cup Soy Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Mirin
  • 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger (grated)
  • 2 cloves Garlic (crushed)
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil
  • 1 tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds
  • 2 stalks Green Onions