Description
Indulge in perfectly cooked sous vide chicken breast that is juicy, tender, and bursting with flavor. This hassle-free recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions, providing restaurant-quality results without the fuss. Elevate your meal with a simple sear for a golden crust and a rich taste that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh herbs (thyme or rosemary), to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your immersion circulator to 145°F (63°C).
- Season each chicken breast generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Place chicken in vacuum-seal or zip-top bags with olive oil and fresh herbs; seal tightly.
- Submerge bags in the water bath and cook for 1.5 hours.
- Remove chicken from bags, pat dry, and heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sous Vide
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (about 6 oz)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 53 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg