Roli Roti Sous Vide Chicken
This roli roti sous vide chicken roulade features juicy herb-packed chicken wrapped in crispy skin, cooked precisely and served with lemon au jus and grilled asparagus.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sous Vide
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
1 whole chicken (4–5 lbs)
1 tsp whole black peppercorns
1 sprig thyme, chopped + extra for garnish
1 sprig rosemary + extra for garnish
½ Tbsp chopped garlic
2 Tbsp chopped parsley
1½ tsp sea salt or to taste
4–5 whole garlic cloves, peeled
4 Tbsp vegetable oil
3 Tbsp butter
½ bunch pencil asparagus
2 lemons, juiced and zested
3 sticks celery, diced
2 small carrots, diced
1 small yellow onion, diced
1 small shallot, diced
1 cup dry white wine
8 cups water
Olive oil (for searing)
Instructions
1. Roast garlic with olive oil in a 350°F oven for 5–6 minutes. Let cool and reserve.
2. Grind thyme, rosemary, sea salt, and peppercorns. Set sous vide water bath to 145°F (63°C).
3. Debone chicken. Remove and reserve skin. Pound chicken breasts thin, season, and place on top of skin.
4. Roll tightly into a roulade using plastic wrap. Tie ends. Vacuum seal and sous vide for 1 hour.
5. Toss asparagus with lemon zest, oil, and salt. Grill until just tender.
6. Make mirepoix with carrots, celery, onions. Roast with reserved bones at 375°F until brown. Set aside.
7. Sauté shallots, roasted garlic, add white wine and reduce. Add mirepoix, herbs, lemon juice, and water. Reduce and strain for au jus.
8. Remove roulade, pat dry. Sear in olive oil with extra herbs and garlic until crispy.
9. Reheat asparagus in pan. Slice roulade and serve over asparagus with au jus.
Notes
Use fresh herbs for best flavor and wrap the roulade tightly for a uniform shape.
The au jus can be prepared in advance and reheated just before serving.
Serve with extra lemon zest for brightness or crusty bread to soak up the jus.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Find it online: https://sousviderecipe.com/roli-roti-sous-vide-chicken/