Simplest No-Sear Necessary Sous Vide Chicken Breast
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NOTE: This recipe is designed for chicken breasts up to 1"/2.5cm thick. For thicker breasts, up to 2", you will need to use the manual setting and increase the time to 2 hours.
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Ingredients for 2
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
Salt
Pepper
Garlic Powder
Directions
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Step 1
Set the Anova Precision Cooker to 150ºF/68.3ºC.
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Step 2
Drain your chicken breast if it is in a package, or gently pat dry if from the butcher.
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Step 3
Season all over lightly with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
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Step 4
Place into a zip-locking bag and use the immersion method to release as much air as possible before sealing.
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Step 5
Drop into the heated bath and set timer for: 1 hour for 1"/2.5cm or less thickness, 2 hours for 2"/5cm thickness. Pro-tip: if you have a range of thicknesses while batch cooking, err on the side of the thicker pieces.Chicken breast texture holds for up to 4 hours in the cooking bath!
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Finishing Steps
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Step 0
Remove and chill or consume!