Lemon-Thyme Herb Chicken Breast (Sous Vide)
Sous vide chicken breast is tender and juicy, infused with garlic, thyme, and lemon, while olive oil helps carry the fresh herbal and citrus notes. Bone-in, skin-on chicken makes this a satisfying main course for a relaxed weeknight dinner or an elegant meal with simple sides.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook2 hrs 5 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lemon-Thyme Herb Chicken Breast (Sous Vide), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 68 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 19 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 57
- Heart Health
- 75
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 59
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
Fill a large pot with water and place a sous vide cooker into the water. Set the temperature to 148 degrees F (64 degrees C) according to the manufacturer's directions.
- 2
Season the chicken breast liberally with salt and pepper on both sides. Place garlic slices, thyme, and lemon on top of the chicken skin. Place the chicken into 1 large or 2 small vacuum bags. Seal using a vacuum sealer.
- 3
Place the bags into the water and set the timer for 2 hours. When the timer is up, remove the chicken from the bag. Remove the garlic, thyme, and lemon slices, and pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- 4
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken, skin-side down, until nicely browned, about 1 minute. Move the chicken around the skillet using tongs, holding it against the side of the skillet to brown all edges evenly. Remove from heat and let sit for 2 to 3 minutes. Flip the chicken over and remove the bones. Slice the chicken and serve immediately.
- Calories 370.88 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 66.13 g Good Source 132%
- Carbohydrate 3.17 g 1%
- Total Fat 10.23 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 0.92 g Low Source 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 175.78 mg High 59%
- Sodium 139.45 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 1.11 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 0.28 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 32.45 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 2.86 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 46.86 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 14.29 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 14.78 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Lemon Thyme Herb Chicken Breast (Sous Vide) is made with 8 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 2 hrs 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Fresh Thyme, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 370.88 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lemon-Thyme Herb Chicken Breast (Sous Vide) made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Fresh Thyme, Garlic, Lemon. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lemon-Thyme Herb Chicken Breast (Sous Vide)?
- About 2 hrs 20 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 370.88 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lemon-Thyme Herb Chicken Breast (Sous Vide) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Lemon-Thyme Herb Chicken Breast (Sous Vide) healthy?
- Lemon-Thyme Herb Chicken Breast (Sous Vide) has an easyChef Pro health score of 59/100. Per serving, it provides 370.88 calories and 66.13 g of protein, or 132% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 139.45 mg (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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