Juicy Sous Vide Chicken Breast (Cooked PERFECT Every Time)

This sous vide chicken breast recipe is so simple yet so delicious. The chicken breasts are seasoned with garlic, lemon, and fresh herbs, then sous vide until perfectly tender and juicy. Oh, and best of all, you can make this recipe in just 3 easy steps!

The Best Sous Vide Chicken Breast

There are so many different ways you can cook chicken breasts, but I think using the sous vide is by far the best way. I mean, it's really the only way to guarantee that the chicken will turn out perfect every single time. So say goodbye to bland dry chicken and hello to flavorful juicy chicken!

Seriously, this sous vide recipe results in super juicy chicken breasts that are finished off with a quick sear to lock in the delicious garlic butter flavors and give the chicken an irresistible crust.

Gah, it's just so good! 

And on top of tasting incredible, this sous vide chicken breast recipe is also so easy to make. The sous vide machine does all the work for you, so you can set it and forget it. Plus, since the majority of this recipe is passive cooking, you can work on any sides you want while the chicken is cooking.  chicken breasts are so versatile and can be served with all sorts of dishes.

Speaking of sides, if you're wondering what to serve with chicken breasts, I love making this green spaghetti, these pan fried noodles, or this Velveeta broccoli casserole.

Ingredients

The ingredient list for this sous vide chicken breast recipe is quite simple. Honestly, they're all pretty basic kitchen and pantry staples, so you should have most of what you need on hand!

Anyway, here's what you'll need for this easy chicken breast recipe:

• 2 chicken breasts
• Salt and pepper
• 1 lemon, half sliced, half to juice
• Fresh thyme
• Fresh rosemary
• Fresh dill
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• ¼ cup butter
• 1 garlic clove, minced

Pretty simple stuff, right?!

Now, I always use fresh boneless skinless chicken breasts for this recipe, but if you only have frozen chicken breasts, you can use those instead. In fact, one of the things I love most about this recipe is how you can make sous vide frozen chicken breast without having to thaw them first! All you have to do is add an hour to the cooking time.

Oh, and if you're looking for more equally delicious, equally simple chicken breast recipes, I've got you covered! Check out this pan fried chicken breast or these oven baked chicken tenders next. They both use a few of the same ingredients from this recipe. 

How To Make Sous Vide Chicken Breast

Now it's time to start sous vide cooking!

As I said before, the best part about this recipe is how hands-free it is. Once the sous vide cooker is up and running, you can sit back and relax until minutes before dinner's ready.

So with that said, let's stop wasting time and get cooking!

Step 1: Prepare The Chicken

First, you'll want to season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper.

Then, you can place the boneless chicken breast, fresh herbs, and lemon slices in a vacuum-sealed bag and remove the air using a vacuum sealer.

Step 2: Sous Vide The Chicken

Once you've removed the air from the vacuum bag, you can place the bag and sous vide runner in a pot or large container full of water and set it at 150°F for 3 hours.

After the 3 hours are up, you'll want to remove the chicken breasts from the bag and dry them with kitchen towels.

Step 3: Sear The Chicken And Serve

Now that the chicken is sous vide, it's time to finish it off!

First, you'll want to heat a cast iron skillet over high heat and add the olive oil to it. Once the oil is hot, you can add the chicken breasts to the hot pan and sear 'em for a minute or so on both sides until browned. 

Then, once you've seared the chicken breasts, you can set them aside and add the butter, garlic, some more fresh herbs, and lemon juice to the same skillet. Now you'll want to stir these ingredients together until the butter melts and they're well combined.

Finally, you can serve the cooked chicken breasts with the lemon garlic butter poured on top along with any sides you want.

Enjoy!

How To Store Sous Vide Chicken Breast

This recipe for sous vide chicken breasts makes 2 servings, so it should be perfect for a small dinner for two.

Then if you do end up with leftovers, you can store the chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for about 3-4 days.

Alternatively, if you want your chicken breasts to last longer, you can freeze them either in an airtight container or a freezer-safe bag for up to 4 months.

How To Reheat Chicken Breast

When you're ready to enjoy your sous vide chicken breast again, they're equally delicious cold or reheated.

If you want to warm the chicken up, the best way to reheat chicken breasts is in the oven. First, put the chicken on a wire rack on top of a baking sheet and then heat it in the oven at 400°F for about 15 minutes or until warmed through.

And if you're reheating frozen chicken, you'll want to let it thaw in the fridge overnight first.

FAQs About This Sous Vide Chicken Breast Recipe

What temperature do you sous vide chicken breast?

You sous vide chicken breast at a temperature of 150°F for about 3 hours. This results in super juicy chicken that is cooked perfectly. With that said, the cooking time will vary slightly based on the thickness of the chicken.

Is it safe to sous vide chicken at 145°F?

Yes, it is safe to sous vide chicken at 145°F. You'll just want to make sure that you cook the chicken for more than 3 hours, and when the time is up, check the internal temperature to see if it is at 165°F.

Wrapping It Up

Well, that's how to make sous vide chicken breast!

There really is nothing quite like chicken sous vide style. It's just so tender, juicy, and loaded with flavor. The fact that it's so easy to make is just an added bonus!

This has become one of my family's favorite chicken recipes, and we've been making it almost every week. It honestly gets better every single time, so I have a feeling you and your family will love it too. 

Anyway, I hope you enjoy this sous vide chicken breast recipe as much as I/we do.

As always, if you give it a try, leave a comment below and let us know how it turned out!

More Sous Vide Recipes

If this recipe has you in the mood to make even more easy sous vide recipes, we have plenty on the blog that you can try next!

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