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A perfectly cooked sous vide chicken breast, sliced and served on a white plate with a side of fresh herbs

Sous Vide Juicy Chicken Breast

Tender and juicy chicken breast cooked to perfection using the sous vide method. This easy recipe ensures a flavorful and consistently delicious meal every time.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 frozen chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Optional: fresh herbs thyme, rosemary for extra flavor

Method
 

Prep the Chicken:
  1. Take the frozen chicken breasts and season them generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  2. Optional: Add fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary for extra flavor.
Marinate (Optional):
  1. For a more intense flavor, marinate the chicken with olive oil, herbs, and spices. Let it sit for 30 minutes.
Bag the Chicken:
  1. Place each seasoned chicken breast into a vacuum-seal bag. Ensure they are flat and spread out evenly.
  2. Vacuum seal the bags, making sure there are no air pockets.
Sous Vide Cooking:
  1. Set your sous vide machine to 140°F (60°C) for tender chicken or 150°F (65°C) for firmer chicken.
  2. Place the vacuum-sealed bags into the water bath and cook for 1.5 to 4 hours.
Finishing Touch:
  1. Once done, take the chicken breasts out of the bags.
  2. Pat them dry with paper towels.
  3. Heat a pan with a bit of olive oil over high heat.
  4. Sear the chicken breasts for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Serve:
  1. Slice the chicken breasts and serve hot.

Notes

  • If you don't have a vacuum sealer, you can use a zip-lock bag and the water displacement method to remove the air.
  • The longer cooking time within the range provided ensures more even cooking and tenderness.