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Sous Vide Chicken Thighs

Crispy Sous Vide Chicken Thighs

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These sous vide chicken thighs are fool-proof! This method creates tender, juicy chicken thighs every time. This sous vide chicken thigh recipe also includes a very important final step that makes the outside incredibly crispy.
Prep 15 minutes
Cook 2 hours
Total 2 hours 15 minutes
Recipe Makes (Approximate): 4 servings

Equipment

  • Sous vide immersion circulator
  • Plastic bag for vacuum sealing
  • Large skillet

Ingredients

  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons butter (see Notes)

Instructions

  • Set sous vide to 165° Fahrenheit.
  • Season both sides of each chicken thigh with salt and pepper.
  • Place chicken thighs and thyme in a resealable plastic bag, then remove the air using either a vacuum sealer or the displacement method. Drop bag into bath for 2 hours.
  • Remove chicken thighs from bag and pat dry with a paper towel.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken thighs in pan for 1-2 minutes per side, or until crispy.

Recipe Notes

  • Make it Dairy-Free: To make this recipe dairy-free, you can either use two tablespoons of dairy-free butter or two tablespoons of olive oil instead of regular butter.
Recipe yields approximately 4 servings. Nutritional values shown reflect information for one chicken thigh. Macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands of ingredients used.

Nutrition Information (Approximate)

Serving Size: 1chicken thighCalories: 368calProtein: 24gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 157mgSodium: 743mgPotassium: 304mgTotal Carbs: 1gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gNet Carbs: 0gVitamin A: 313IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg
Recipe By: Sam Guarnieri
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