Easy Sous Vide Chicken Drumsticks Recipe (+VIDEO)
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5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
6 Drumsticks
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Calories
165 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
French
Easy Sous Vide Chicken Drumsticks Recipe (+VIDEO)
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Sous Vide Chicken Drumsticks are the easiest way to make juicy and tender chicken that’s full of flavor. Only 3 steps: season, sous vide, and sear! These chicken legs are seasoned with a simple seasoning, and then sous vide cooked to perfection. The skin crisps up when seared in the end, making the best chicken drumsticks ever!
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Ingredients
- 6 chicken drumsticks (fresh or frozen*)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 1 teaspoon paprika (or smoked paprika)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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Instructions
- Pre-heat the water bath: Fill a large container or pot with water. Attach the sous vide precision cooker and set the temperature to 165°F (74°C).
- Place the chicken drumsticks on a plate and rub 1 tablespoon of olive oil on all sides.
- In a small bowl, whisk together paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper until combined. Then rub half of the seasoning evenly over the chicken legs.
- Place the seasoned chicken legs to a zip-lock bag and arrange in a single layer.
- Seal the bag using the “water displacement” technique: seal all but one corner of the bag, and slowly place it in the cold water. Make sure everything below the zip-line is covered by water. Then seal the rest of the bag. (Feel free to use a vacuum sealer if you have one.)
- Place the bag in the sous vide water bath and cook for 2 hours. (Make sure the chicken is fully submerged while the seams of the bag are above water. You can add heavy kitchen items to weigh the bag down if necessary.)
- When the timer goes off, remove the chicken from the bag and pat dry with paper towels. (Be very gentle and not to break the skin.)
- Sprinkle the rest of the seasoning over the cooked chicken drumsticks.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the remaining oil (if using a grill, you can rub cooked chicken with the oil). When it gets smoking hot, add the chicken drumsticks, cook for about 1 minute each side until nicely seared.
- Remove the chicken from the heat and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
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Notes
- *If you use frozen chicken, add 30 more minutes to the sous vide cooking time.
- Store cooked chicken legs in an airtight container in the refrigerator and it can last 3-4 days. They’re great for meal prep. Alternatively, you can freeze them for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
165kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
70mg
(23%)
Sodium
661mg
(28%)
Potassium
182mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
199IU
(4%)
Calcium
8mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Drumsticks
Amount Per Serving
Calories 165 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 165kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 661mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 182mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 199IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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