Sous Vide Chicken with Melted Leeks and Panko

Ingredients for 4

• 4 6-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 3 tablespoons (45 ml) butter

• 1 large leek, cleaned and sliced crossways

• 1/2 cup (118 ml) panko

• 1 ounce sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) chopped parsley

• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil

Directions

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  Step 1

  Heat water to 63ºC (145.4 F) using Anova Precision Cooker.

• Step 2

  Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and seal into zip-close plastic bag using water immersion method to create vacuum. Place in hot water and cook 45 minutes.

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  Step 3

  While chicken cooks, make "melted" leeks: Heat 2 tablespoons (30 ml) butter in skillet. Add leeks, stir to coat with butter. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low and cook until very soft, about 10 minutes. Set aside.

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  Step 4

  In clean skillet, heat remaining tablespoon (15 ml) butter over medium heat. Add panko and toast, stirring constantly, until panko is golden.

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  Step 5

  Spoon panko into bowl and toss with cheddar and chopped parsley.

• Finishing Steps Stovetop:

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  Step 0

  When chicken is done, remove from water. Remove breasts from bag and gently pat dry.

• Step 1

  Heat olive oil in skillet over high heat. When oil is almost smoking, sear chicken breast 1 minute each side.

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  Step 2

  To serve, place each chicken breast on top of melted leeks. Top each breast with 1/4 of toasted panko/cheese mixture. Serve immediately.

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