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What Is Sous Vide Chicken

serving sous vide chicken plate

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Learn how to make juicy, flavorful sous vide chicken breasts with this foolproof method that uses precise temperature control for perfect doneness.

Ingredients

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Bone-in, skin-on chicken breast

Salt

Pepper

Fresh herbs (optional)

Lemon (optional)

1 tbsp / 15 ml Vegetable, canola, or rice bran oil

Instructions

1. Pre-heat your sous vide to 145–150°F depending on preferred texture.

2. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.

3. Place in vacuum-seal or Ziploc bag with aromatics if using.

4. Use vacuum sealer or water displacement method to seal.

5. Place bag in water bath for 1.5–4 hours depending on size.

6. Remove chicken and pat dry with paper towels.

7. For stovetop finish: heat oil and sear skin side down until golden and crispy, about 2 mins.

8. For grill finish: preheat grill and cook skin side down until browned, about 5 mins.

9. For cold salad: chill in ice bath, peel skin, dice chicken for salad.

10. Carve and serve hot or cold as preferred.

Notes

Avoid overcooking by staying within the 4-hour window. Always pat chicken dry before searing for best texture.

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