Description
Achieve perfectly tender and juicy chicken breast with this foolproof sous vide recipe. The sous vide method ensures even cooking while locking in flavor, making it an excellent choice for both meal prep and dinner parties. Pair with your favorite side dishes for a delightful, healthy meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional garnishes: Fresh parsley or lemon wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken:
Season the chicken breasts evenly with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil. - Preheat the Sous Vide Machine:
Set your sous vide precision cooker to 145°F (63°C) for tender, juicy chicken, or 150°F (65.5°C) for a slightly firmer texture. - Seal the Chicken:
Place the seasoned chicken breasts into a vacuum-seal bag or a resealable zip-top bag. If using a zip-top bag, use the water displacement method to remove air. - Cook Sous Vide:
Submerge the bagged chicken in the water bath and cook for 1.5 to 2 hours. - Finish and Sear:
After cooking, remove the chicken from the bag and pat dry with paper towels. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 1-2 minutes per side to create a golden-brown crust. - Serve:
Slice the chicken breast and garnish with fresh parsley or a squeeze of lemon if desired. Serve immediately with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Customization: Feel free to experiment with different seasonings, like Italian herbs or Cajun spices.
- Storage: Cooked chicken can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sous Vide
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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