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How to Sous Vide Chicken Breast

Sous vide chicken breast cooks to perfectly tender every time, with no added fat and a quick sear at the end for color.

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Sous vide chicken breasts for perfectly cooked, supremely tender chicken every time. With no added fat, this is one of the healthiest ways to prepare chicken.

Season and bag

Liberally season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Place each breast in a vacuum-sealed bag with a few sprigs of thyme.

Cook in the water bath

Place the bag in a hot water bath for 1 hour and 30 minutes at 145°F (62.7°C).

Rest, re-season, and sear

Remove from the bag and let rest for 1-2 minutes. Re-season each breast with salt and pepper. In a pan over medium-high heat, sear each side for 1-2 minutes.

Slice and serve

Let the chicken rest for about 3 minutes, then slice and serve.

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