Place the duck in a shallow glass baking dish and baste with the sauce mixture.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.

Preheat oven to 425F.

Five-Spice Duck Breasts

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Combine the remaining 1 teaspoon soy sauce and honey in a small bowl and place next to the stove.

Using the tip of a sharp paring knife, score the duck skin in a crosshatch pattern.

Sprinkle both sides of the duck with salt.

Place, skin-side down, in a large cast-iron or ovenproof skillet over medium heat.

Transfer the duck to a clean plate and carefully pour out the fat from the pan.

Return the duck to the pan, skin-side up, and brush with the honey mixture.

Transfer the pan to the oven.

Roast the duck until an instant-read thermometer registers 150F, 10 to 15 minutes.

Transfer to a clean cutting board.

Combine hoisin and plum sauces; brush over the duck and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

To make ahead

Marinate duck (Step 1) overnight.

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