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Health Macros Sous Vide Prep

Health Macros Sous Vide Prep
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Discover the secrets of Health Macros Sous Vide Prep! Learn to perfect your macros with sous vide cooking techniques, ensuring healthy and delicious meals every time.

Ingredients

  • Chicken breast, boneless and skinless – 1 pound (454 g) (454 grams)
  • Olive oil – 2 tablespoon (30 ml) s (30 milliliters)
  • Garlic powder – 1 teaspoon (5 ml) (5 grams)
  • Paprika – 1 teaspoon (5 ml) (5 grams)
  • Salt – 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) (2.5 grams)
  • Black pepper – 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) (2.5 grams)
  • Fresh rosemary – 2 sprigs
  • Lemon – 1, sliced
  • Broccoli florets – 2 cup (480 ml) s (180 grams)
  • Carrots, sliced – 1 cup (240 ml) (130 grams)
  • Quinoa – 1 cup (240 ml) (180 grams)
  • Water – 2 cup (480 ml) s (473 milliliters)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the sous vide water bath to 145°F (63°C).
  2. Season the chicken breast with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Drizzle the chicken with olive oil and rub the seasonings evenly over the surface.
  4. Place the chicken breast, rosemary sprigs, and lemon slices into a vacuum-sealed bag.
  5. Seal the bag using a vacuum sealer, removing as much air as possible.
  6. Submerge the sealed bag in the preheated sous vide water bath.
  7. Cook the chicken for 1.5 to 2 hours in the sous vide bath.
  8. While the chicken is cooking, rinse the quinoa under cold water.
  9. In a pot, combine quinoa and water, then bring to a boil.
  10. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until quinoa is cooked.
  11. Steam the broccoli florets and sliced carrots until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
  12. After cooking, remove the chicken from the sous vide bag and pat dry.
  13. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add a little olive oil.
  14. Sear the chicken in the skillet for 1-2 minutes per side until browned.
  15. Remove chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes.
  16. Slice the chicken breast and serve with quinoa, broccoli, and carrots.

Notes

  • Coat the chicken evenly with olive oil and seasonings to enhance flavor infusion.nPlace rosemary sprigs around the chicken in the bag for aromatic infusion.nRinse quinoa under cold water to eliminate saponin and prevent bitterness.

Nutrition

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