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Juicy baked chicken thighs with crispy skin on white plate, with dipping sauces and green garnish.

Sous Vide Chicken Thighs

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 247 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken thighs bone-in or boneless
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your sous vide machine to 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper on both sides.
    Raw chicken thighs ready for seasoning and cooking.
  • Place the seasoned chicken thighs in a single layer in a vacuum-seal bag or a zip-top plastic bag using the water displacement method.
    Raw chicken thighs vacuum sealed for cooking or meal prep.
  • Seal the bag, ensuring there is no air left inside to allow for even cooking.
  • Submerge the sealed bag in the preheated water bath, making sure the chicken thighs are fully immersed.
    Raw chicken in a slow cooker with a glass lid and plastic wrap, ready to cook.
  • Cook for 2 hours, maintaining the water temperature at 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Once cooked, remove the chicken thighs from the bag and pat them dry with paper towels.
  • For a crispy skin, sear the chicken thighs in a hot skillet with a little oil for 1-2 minutes on each side until the skin is golden brown.
  • Serve the chicken thighs immediately, or chill and reheat later if desired.
    Juicy baked chicken thighs with golden crispy skin, seasoned to perfection and served on a white decorative plate.

Nutrition

Calories: 247kcalCarbohydrates: 0.3gProtein: 18gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 87mg
Keyword chicken, sous vide chicken thighs
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