Crispy Duck Sandwich with Cherry Chimichurri
Crispy Duck Sandwich with Cherry Chimichurri
Ingredients
For the Duck
- 4 duck breast
- 1 tablespoon salt, or as needed
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, or as needed
For the Cherry Chimichurri
- 1/2 cup cherries, pitted and finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
For the Whipped Goat Cheese
- 4 ounces goat cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon milk
For Assembly
- 4 ciabatta bread, rolls or 1 large loaf, sliced
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the duck breast: Using a sharp knife, score the skin of each duck breast in a crosshatch pattern, being careful not to cut into the meat. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Cook the duck breast: Place the duck breasts, skin side down, in a cold, oven-safe pan (cast iron works well). Turn the heat to medium-low and render the duck fat for 10-12 minutes, or until the skin is golden brown and crispy. Pour off excess fat as it accumulates.
⏱️ 12 min
- 3
Finish cooking the duck: Flip the duck breasts and cook on the meat side for another 2-3 minutes, or until desired doneness (internal temperature of 130-135°F for medium-rare). Remove from the pan and let rest on a cutting board for 10 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Prepare the cherry chimichurri: In a medium bowl, combine the finely chopped cherries, chopped fresh parsley, red wine vinegar, red pepper flakes, and minced garlic. Drizzle in the olive oil and mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
⏱️ 7 min
- 5
Prepare the whipped goat cheese: In a separate bowl, combine the softened goat cheese, honey, and milk. Using a fork or a small whisk, whip the mixture until it is light, fluffy, and smooth.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Prepare the ciabatta bread: Toast the ciabatta bread slices until lightly golden and crisp. This can be done in a toaster, oven, or on a grill.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Assemble the sandwiches: Slice the rested duck breasts against the grain into thin pieces. Spread a generous layer of the whipped goat cheese onto the bottom slice of each toasted ciabatta bread. Arrange the sliced duck breast over the goat cheese. Spoon a generous amount of the cherry chimichurri over the duck. Top with the other half of the ciabatta bread and serve immediately.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Crispy Duck Sandwich with Cherry Chimichurri
For the Duck
- 4 duck breast
- 1 tablespoon salt, or as needed
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, or as needed
For the Cherry Chimichurri
- 1/2 cup cherries, pitted and finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
For the Whipped Goat Cheese
- 4 ounces goat cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon milk
For Assembly
- 4 ciabatta bread, rolls or 1 large loaf, sliced
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the duck breast: Using a sharp knife, score the skin of each duck breast in a crosshatch pattern, being careful not to cut into the meat. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Cook the duck breast: Place the duck breasts, skin side down, in a cold, oven-safe pan (cast iron works well). Turn the heat to medium-low and render the duck fat for 10-12 minutes, or until the skin is golden brown and crispy. Pour off excess fat as it accumulates.
⏱️ 12 min - 3
Finish cooking the duck: Flip the duck breasts and cook on the meat side for another 2-3 minutes, or until desired doneness (internal temperature of 130-135°F for medium-rare). Remove from the pan and let rest on a cutting board for 10 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Prepare the cherry chimichurri: In a medium bowl, combine the finely chopped cherries, chopped fresh parsley, red wine vinegar, red pepper flakes, and minced garlic. Drizzle in the olive oil and mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
⏱️ 7 min - 5
Prepare the whipped goat cheese: In a separate bowl, combine the softened goat cheese, honey, and milk. Using a fork or a small whisk, whip the mixture until it is light, fluffy, and smooth.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Prepare the ciabatta bread: Toast the ciabatta bread slices until lightly golden and crisp. This can be done in a toaster, oven, or on a grill.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Assemble the sandwiches: Slice the rested duck breasts against the grain into thin pieces. Spread a generous layer of the whipped goat cheese onto the bottom slice of each toasted ciabatta bread. Arrange the sliced duck breast over the goat cheese. Spoon a generous amount of the cherry chimichurri over the duck. Top with the other half of the ciabatta bread and serve immediately.
⏱️ 5 min