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Mexican Duck Legs
A twist on traditional Mexican cuisine, this dish combines the flavors of the Mediterranean with the richness of duck legs.
⏱40 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●4 duck legs
- ●2 tablespoons olive oil
- ●1 teaspoon chili powder
- ●2 tablespoons lime juice
- ●1 teaspoon cumin
- ●1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- ●1/2 teaspoon salt
- ●1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- ●1/4 cup feta cheese (optional)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Rinse the duck legs and pat them dry with paper towels.
- 3
In a small bowl, mix together chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 4
Rub the spice mixture all over the duck legs.
- 5
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 6
Sear the duck legs for 2-3 minutes on each side, until browned.
- 7
Transfer the duck legs to a baking sheet and roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes, until cooked through.
- 8
Remove the duck legs from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes.
- 9
Serve the duck legs hot, garnished with lime wedges and crumbled feta cheese if desired.