Duck a l'Orange Sandwich

A delicious mix of flavors placed in the middle of a croissant, the Duck a l'Orange Sandwich is a tasty and fast dish to make. This sandwich is perfect for lunch, dinner or even brunch!

Created by Rosemary Mark for Maple Leaf Farms

Ingredients

Duck:

Dressing:

  • 8 oz Plain Low Fat Yogurt
  • 3 Tbsp Mayonnaise
  • 1/2 Cup Dried Currants
  • 3 Tbsp Green Onions, sliced
  • 3 Tbsp Slivered Toasted Almonds
  • 2 Tbsp Crystallized Ginger, finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 Tsp Orange Zest
  • Salt To Taste

For Plating:

  • 12 Croissants
  • 4 oz Mixed Greens

Direction

Duck Breast:

  • Score skin in 1/4" intervals, making a criss-cross pattern. Over low to medium-low heat, place breast skin side down for approximately 8-12 minutes (or until fat is rendered and skin is crisp and brown.) Place breasts in a 400° oven for 3-4 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 155°. Remove from oven and let rest 3-4 minutes.
  • Remove skin and discard; chill meat.
  • Thinly slice duck breast, slicing across the grain.

Dressing:

  • In a medium bowl combine yogurt and mayonnaise. Stir in currants, green onion, almonds, ginger and zest. Salt to taste.

Plating:

  • Slice croissants in half horizontally. Arrange sliced duck breast on one half of croissant. Drizzle duck with 2 tablespoons orange-currant dressing. Top with greens and croissant half. Serve immediately or wrap and refrigerate up to 4 hours.

Alternate Method (Optional):

  • Combine shredded or chopped duck meat with orange-currant dressing to make a salad. Spread on croissant.