7 Ways to Sous Vide Chicken
Sous vide, a popular method of cooking food inside a vacuum-sealed bag in a water bath for precise temperature control, lends itself to creating super tender cuts of meat. When using sous vide to cook chicken, you're guaranteed a succulent and juicy result. So instead of baking up some chicken breasts or grilling a batch of thighs, use the sous vide method on these same cuts of chicken to create wow-worthy meals.
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Sous Vide Chicken Breast
Dressed up with herbs de Provence, garlic paste, and lemon zest, these chicken breasts are anything but basic. Reviewer San Diego Ona raves, "The JUICIEST and Best Tasting Chicken Breast E-V-E-R!"
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Sous Vide Chicken Thighs
This method for preparing chicken thighs has them cook until just done in the sous vide water bath, then they're seared to golden brown perfection in a pan before serving. Featuring a simple spice blend of black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder to season, these delicious thighs will go with any kind of side dish.
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Mozzarella and Herb-Stuffed Chicken Breast Sous-Vide Style
Mozzarella, Parmesan, fresh veggies, and vibrant parsley are blended together and used to coat these chicken breasts before cooking. The result is a boldly flavored dish, excellent for serving over pasta or rice.
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Sous Vide Chicken Breast with Lemon and Herbs
You'll be amazed at how only a few ingredients are need to create an irresistibly tasty chicken dish. The breasts are seasoned with garlic, lemon, and thyme before cooking to tender perfection in the sous vide water bath.
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Chili-Lime Sous Vide Chicken Thighs
"Get ready to be amazed at how juicy this chicken will turn out, with the help of a sous vide immersion cooker," says France C. "Using skin-on thighs ensures you won't overcook the chicken when you sear it in the pan, as the skin acts as an insulator. The key to a quick sear and crispy skin is to get the pan as hot as possible, without letting the oil smoke."
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Sous Vide Cajun Boneless Chicken Breast with Creamy Pan Sauce
Boneless chicken breasts are Cajun-seasoned, cooked sous vide until tender and juicy, and served with a creamy, cheesy pan sauce. "Flavorful Cajun seasoning, cream, and Parmesan cheese are the stars in this dish, as is the incredibly juicy chicken that results from cooking sous vide," says France C, who submitted the recipe.
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Succulent Sous Vide Chicken Thighs
"Chicken thighs turn out wonderfully juicy and tender when prepared sous vide," says recipe creator Bren. "You only need a handful of ingredients and you'll have a wonderful keto-friendly dinner."