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Sous Vide Chicken Thighs

Sous vide chicken thighs make a tender and juicy chicken dinner.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 5 mins
Searing Time
5 mins
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 220 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 bone in or boneless chicken thighs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 lime sliced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

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  1. Set sous vide to 165 F.
  2. Season the chicken thighs with salt and cumin. Add a slice of lime and some cilantro to the top of each thigh.
  3. Vacuum seal the chicken thighs or place in zipper top bag and use the water displacement method to seal them. To use the water displacement method, seal the bag most of the way and slowly lower it in the water, letting the water pressure push out most of the air. Keep the chicken in a single layer.
  4. When the water reaches 165 F submerge the bags in the water.
  5. Cook 1 1/2 - 4 hours for bone-in thighs and 1 - 4 hours for boneless chicken thighs.
  6. If you aren't using the chicken right away, cool it in an ice water bath before refrigerating it.
  7. When you are ready to eat the chicken, heat a frying pan over medium heat and add 1 Tablespoon of oil.
  8. Remove the thighs from the bags, remove the herbs and pat dry. Sear it in olive oil for 1-2 minutes on each side, until nicely brown on top.

Notes

  • For frozen boneless chicken thighs cook for 1 1/2 - 4 hours.
  • For frozen bone in chicken thighs cook for 2 - 4 hours.
  • You can easily switch up the seasoning to suit your tastes. Some other suggestions are Italian seasoning or your favorite BBQ spices.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 220kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 9g Cholesterol 137mg (46%) Sodium 464mg (19%) Fiber 1g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 220

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 220kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9g 53%
Cholesterol 137mg 46%
Sodium 464mg 19%
Fiber 1g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.