Oven-roasted turkey legs

Name: Oven-roasted turkey legs
Prep time: 135 min
Cook time: 120 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Mexicana
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/4 onions; 2 cloves garlic; 1 cinnamon stick; 2 tomatoes, in quarters; 6 guajillo chiles, without seeds and veins; 2 pasilla chiles, without seeds and veins; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon clove; salt and pepper; 2 turkey legs; 1 cup orange, in slices; 1 cup new potatoes; orange, in slices, for decoration; fresh rosemary, for decoration

Mara Alpizar

Discover how to prepare delicious oven-roasted turkey legs that will become the star dish of your celebrations. This dish is ideal for celebrating Christmas or New Year, so don't miss it, as these turkey legs are perfect for both kids and adults. Although in countries like the United States turkey is served at Thanksgiving, in Mexico it is more common to serve it covered in mole and accompanied by rice and corn tortillas.

If at home only turkey breast is liked, then prepare this turkey leg recipe, as the meat will be tender and very juicy, since it is prepared with a variety of ingredients that add a lot of flavor to this holiday dish. What’s best? You can accompany these oven-roasted turkey legs with mashed potatoes, gravy, apple salad, and fruit punch.

Don’t forget that turkey is an excellent source of protein, making it an ideal option for those looking to adopt a balanced diet. In the case of turkey legs, this cut is low in fat. Additionally, for every 100 grams of turkey meat, you can find approximately 29 grams of protein and only 7 grams of fat. To top it off, it is an excellent source of B complex vitamins, which are essential for metabolism and the nervous system. Turkey also contains important minerals such as selenium, which has antioxidant properties, and zinc, which contributes to the proper functioning of the immune system.

Take advantage of this oven-roasted turkey leg recipe to impress your guests this Christmas. Don’t forget to accompany them with side dishes like mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad.

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Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 10-12-2024

Preparation

15 mins

Low

Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat, add the onion, garlic, cinnamon, chiles, and tomato, and cook for 5 minutes. Then, pour in the chicken broth and cook for 5 more minutes to soften the chiles. Set aside. Blend the onion, garlic, cinnamon, chiles, tomato, broth, cumin, clove, salt, and pepper. Strain and set aside.