Perfectly Juicy Sous Vide Chicken Thighs
This foolproof sous vide chicken thighs recipe delivers perfectly juicy, flavorful, and tender chicken every time with minimal effort!
Equipment
- Sous Vide Machine
- Sous Vide Bath
- Sous Vide Bags
- Skillet (for searing, optional)
Ingredients
Chicken Thighs
- 4 pieces Bone-in or boneless chicken thighs
Seasoning
- 1 tsp Salt Adjust to taste
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper Freshly ground
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder Optional but recommended
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika For extra depth of flavor
Instructions
- Preheat a water bath using an immersion circulator to the desired temperature from the options below.
- Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and any additional spices of choice.
- Vacuum seal the chicken thighs in a sous vide bag or use the water displacement method with a zip-top bag.
- Place the bag into the sous vide bath and cook according to the following temperatures and times:
- 150°F (1-4 hours) - Very juicy and firm texture
- 155°F (1-4 hours) - Juicy, mostly tender texture
- 165°F (1-4 hours) - Juicy and completely tender texture
- 165°F (4-8 hours) - Fall-off-the-bone, ultra-tender texture
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the bag and pat dry with paper towels.
- Heat a skillet over high heat until smoking. Add a small amount of butter or oil.
- Sear the chicken skin-side down for 1-2 minutes, then flip and sear for 1 minute on the other side.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your perfectly juicy sous vide chicken thighs!
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcalProtein: 35gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 380mgVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 2.5mg
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