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Sous vide chicken breast recipe step-by-step

Sous Vide Chicken Breast: Perfect Juicy Results Every Time


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  • Author: Chef Dodos
  • Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Description

Juicy, tender sous vide chicken breast with a honey-lime-chili marinade. Foolproof, flavorful, and perfect every time.


Ingredients

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2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 tablespoon honey

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 tablespoon lime juice

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon molasses

1 teaspoon coriander

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon garlic powder


Instructions

1. Prepare the marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, chili powder, lime juice, olive oil, molasses, coriander, salt, and garlic powder.

2. Coat the chicken: Place chicken breasts in a dish or sous vide bag and coat evenly with marinade.

3. Preheat sous vide: Fill your container with water and set sous vide to 150°F.

4. Seal chicken: Vacuum seal or remove air with water displacement method.

5. Cook in sous vide bath: Submerge chicken and cook for 1½–4 hours.

6. Sear and serve: Pat dry and sear in a hot skillet for 1–2 minutes per side. Slice and enjoy.

Notes

For more flavor, marinate chicken overnight in the refrigerator.

Store cooked chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Sous Vide
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
  • Calories: 240
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 36g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg