How to Make Sous Vide Chicken Thighs - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken thighs are a versatile and flavorful cut of meat that can be cooked in a variety of ways. One popular method for cooking chicken thighs is using the sous vide technique, which involves vacuum-sealing the meat and cooking it in a precisely controlled water bath. This results in tender and juicy chicken thighs that are infused with flavor.

Using the sous vide method to cook chicken thighs allows for precise temperature control, ensuring that the meat is cooked to the perfect lev...

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Ingredients

  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 6 (8 ounce) bone-in chicken thighs with skin
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 55 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Fill a large pot with water. Place a sous vide immersion cooker into water and set temperature to 160 degrees F (71 degrees C) according to manufacturer's directions.
  • Combine salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in a small bowl; set aside.
  • Place chicken thighs, skin-side down, on a cutting board. Carefully remove bone and any excess fat and flaps of skin. Sprinkle salt mixture over both sides of chicken, rubbing some under the skin. Tuck in sides of chicken to form original thigh shape, then place into 1 large or 2 small vacuum bags. Use a vacuum sealer to seal.
  • Place the bag into preheated water and set the timer for 1 1/2 hours. When the timer is up, remove chicken from the bag and pat dry thoroughly with paper towels.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over high heat. Sear chicken in hot oil, skin-side down, until nicely browned, about 1 minute. Move chicken around the skillet using tongs, holding chicken up against the side of the skillet to get an even brown color on all edges. Remove the skillet from heat and let sit for 2 to 3 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    376 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 128mg
    • Sodium: 302mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 0g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 36g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 18mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 269mg