5 from 18 votes
Sous Vide Chicken Breast Recipe
This sous vide chicken breast recipe cooks chicken evenly at 145°F to a tender, juicy result. The seasoned breasts are vacuum sealed or sealed in a zippered bag and cooked gently for 90 minutes. An optional quick skillet sear adds color and flavor without overcooking. The method ensures consistent texture and flavor, ideal for slicing and serving as a versatile protein in various meals.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Servings:
2
servings
Calories:
301 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast
- 1 tsp garlic minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt sea salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- drizzle olive oil optional
Instructions
- First, fill a large pot with water. Use sous vide to preheat water to 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Then, add all ingredients to a vacuum sealable bag or large zippered bag.
- Once water has preheated, slowly lower bag into water. If using vacuum sealed bag, submerge fully. If using zippered bag, zip almost completely. Then slowly lower bag into water. Once the air has been squeezed out, zip shut and submerge completely.
- Set timer for 90 minutes.
- Once timer goes off, carefully remove bag from water bath.
- Add a drizzle of olive oil to a skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken breasts for 1 to 2 minutes each side. This step is optional, but highly recommended.
- Allow chicken to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing into.
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Notes
- Use fresh chicken breasts for accurate timing; frozen chicken requires longer sous vide cooking.
- The displacement method for sealing bags involves partially sealing, slowly submerging in water to remove air, then sealing fully underwater.
- Adding herbs or seasonings in the bag is customizable to suit different flavor profiles.
- Sear chicken breasts briefly in a hot pan just to add color and flavor, not to cook through further.
- Store any leftover chicken in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
301kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
48g
(96%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
145mg
(48%)
Sodium
844mg
(35%)
Potassium
849mg
(18%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
71IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
17mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 301
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 301kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 48g | 96% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 844mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 849mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 71IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.