How to Make Sous Vide Chicken Breast with Lemon and Herbs - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you tired of dry, flavorless chicken breast? If so, it's time to try sous vide cooking. This method ensures tender, juicy chicken every time, and this recipe for Sous Vide Chicken Breast with Lemon and Herbs is no exception. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep, you can have a restaurant-quality meal in the comfort of your own home.

Sous vide cooking involves sealing the chicken in a plastic bag and cooking it in a temperature-controlled water bath. This method all...

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Ingredients

  • 2 (10 ounce) split chicken breasts, bone-in and skin-on
  • salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • 2 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 6 sprigs thyme
  • 2 slices lemon
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 22 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Fill a large pot with water and place a sous vide cooker into the water. Set temperature to 148 degrees F according to manufacturer's directions.
  • Season chicken breast liberally with salt and pepper on both sides. Set garlic slices, thyme, and lemon on top of chicken skin. Place chicken into 1 large or 2 small vacuum bags. Seal using a vacuum sealer.
  • Place bags into the water and set timer for 2 hours. When timer is up, remove chicken from bag. Remove garlic, thyme, and lemon slices and pat chicken dry with paper towels.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken, skin-side down until nicely browned, about 1 minute. Move chicken around the skillet using tongs, holding the chicken up against the side of the skillet to get an even brown color on all edges. Remove from heat and let sit for 2 to 3 minutes. Flip chicken over and remove the bones. Slice chicken and serve immediately.
  • Nutrition

    382 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 162mg
    • Sodium: 219mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Protein: 59g
    • Vitamin C: 13mg
    • Calcium: 47mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 525mg