Grilled Duck Breast with Sake Glaze

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Score the skin of the duck breasts in a crisscross pattern, being careful not to cut into the meat.

3. 3

   Season the duck breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.

4. 4

   In a small bowl, mix together the sake, soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic to create the glaze.

5. 5

   Brush the duck breasts with olive oil.

6. 6

   Place the duck breasts skin-side down on the grill and cook for about 6-8 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and golden brown.

7. 7

   Flip the duck breasts and cook for an additional 4-6 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 135°F for medium-rare.

8. 8

   During the last few minutes of grilling, brush the duck breasts with the sake glaze.

9. 9

   Remove the duck breasts from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

10. 10

    Serve the grilled duck breasts with any remaining sake glaze drizzled on top.