Five-Spice Duck Breast - duck breasts

Method

• Place the duck breasts skin-side down on a cutting board and trim any excess skin that hangs over the sides of the breasts.
• Flip the breasts over and score the skin with four parallel, diagonal cuts.
• Dust the breasts on both sides with the five-spice powder.
• Heat a cast-iron pan over medium-low heat.
• Place duck breasts in the pan, skin-side down, and cook until the fat has melted and the skin is golden brown, about 10 minutes.
• Flip the breasts over and continue to cook for about 10 minutes for medium doneness.
• Remove the duck to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes (this ensures the duck will be plump and juicy).
• To serve, cut the breasts into 1/4-inch-thick slices and spread out in a shingle pattern on a large platter.