Imagine a chicken salad so tender, so perfectly seasoned, that it makes your taste buds dance with joy! Our Herb Chicken Salad Sous Vide is not just a recipe—it's a culinary experience that elevates the humble chicken breast into a gourmet masterpiece. By using the precise sous vide cooking technique, we guarantee juicy, flavor-packed chicken that will make you forget every dry, bland salad you've ever eaten. Get ready to impress your friends, family, and most importantly, yourself with this restaurant-quality dish that's surprisingly easy to prepare at home!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 1 hrs
Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Mixed greens
- Cherry tomatoes
- Cucumber, sliced
- Avocado, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the sous vide water bath by setting the temperature to 145°F (63°C) for juicy, tender chicken breasts.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels to ensure proper seasoning adherence.
- Finely chop fresh thyme and rosemary, mixing them with olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create an herb marinade.
- Rub the herb mixture evenly over both chicken breasts, ensuring complete coverage.
- Place the seasoned chicken breasts into vacuum-sealed or high-quality zip-lock bags, removing as much air as possible to prevent water infiltration.
- Carefully lower the sealed bags into the preheated sous vide water bath, ensuring they are fully submerged.
- Cook the chicken for 1 hour, maintaining a consistent water temperature.
- While chicken is cooking, prepare the salad base by washing and drying mixed greens.
- Slice cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and avocado for salad garnish.
- After 1 hour, remove chicken from water bath and bags, letting rest for 2-3 minutes.
- Pat chicken dry and slice against the grain into thin, even pieces.
- Arrange mixed greens on plates, top with sliced chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, and avocado.
- Optionally, drizzle with additional olive oil and sprinkle remaining fresh herbs as a final garnish.
Tips
- Invest in a good quality digital meat thermometer to ensure precise water bath temperature.
- Use high-quality, fresh herbs for the most vibrant flavor profile.
- Make sure to remove as much air as possible from your cooking bag to prevent water seepage.
- Let the chicken rest after cooking to allow juices to redistribute, ensuring maximum tenderness.
- For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken in the herb mixture for 30 minutes before sous vide cooking.
- If you don't have a vacuum sealer, use the water displacement method with zip-lock bags to remove air.
- Experiment with different herb combinations to personalize your chicken salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 350kcal
Carbohydrates: 8g
Protein: 35g
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 95mg
