Duck Breast with Plum Salsa

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. 2
   In a small saucepot, combine the honey, red wine vinegar, and chile de arbol.
3. 3
   Heat over medium heat. Allow to reduce for 10 minutes. When the consistency is thick and coats the back of a spoon, remove from heat and set aside to cool.
4. 4
   Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the plum, red onion, yellow tomato, scallion, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, and reserved vinegar and honey reduction.
5. 5
   Mix well. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
6. 6
   In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium high heat. Season duck breast with salt and pepper on both sides, and sear, skin side down, for 3 minutes.
7. 7
   Place duck breast in the oven, with skin side down, for 10 minutes.
8. 8
   Remove from the oven and allow to sit on a cutting board for 3 minutes. Then slice breast in 1/4-inch slices. Fan out on a plate and serve with plum salsa on top.