Sep 24 2026
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Chili-spiced Duck Breast Recipe

Time45m
Serves2

Blue corn & duck fat-infused tortilla, verde mole, pickled chayote slaw

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation Steps

  1. 1

    Prepare the Duck Breast

    Score the skin of the duck breasts in a crosshatch pattern, being careful not to cut into the meat. Season with salt, chili powder, and cumin.

  2. 2

    Cook the Duck Breast

    In a skillet over medium heat, place the duck breasts skin-side down. Cook for about 6-8 minutes until the skin is crispy. Flip and cook for another 4-5 minutes for medium-rare. Remove from skillet and let rest.

  3. 3

    Make Blue Corn Tortillas

    In a bowl, mix blue corn masa harina with duck fat and chicken broth to form a dough. Divide into small balls and flatten into tortillas. Cook on a hot skillet for about 1-2 minutes on each side until cooked through.

  4. 4

    Prepare Pickled Chayote Slaw

    Julienne the chayote and red onion. In a bowl, mix with apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. Let sit for at least 10 minutes to pickle.

  5. 5

    Assemble the Dish

    Slice the duck breast and serve on blue corn tortillas topped with verde mole sauce and pickled chayote slaw.

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