Sous Vide Bone-In Chicken Thighs
Sous Vide Bone-In Chicken Thighs yield exceptionally moist meat with a gentle, well-seasoned flavor under crackling, rendered skin. A warm spice blend of paprika, garlic, and black pepper complements the rich dark meat, while a quick sear adds savory depth. Serve for a weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend meal when you want reliable tenderness and restaurant-style results.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 35 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Sous Vide Bone-In Chicken Thighs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactGood
- 75 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 53 / 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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- 27
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
Fill a large pot with water. Insert a sous vide immersion cooker into the water and set it to 160 degrees F (71 degrees C) following the manufacturer's instructions.
- 2
Mix the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in a small bowl; set aside.
- 3
Place the chicken thighs skin-side down on a cutting board. Carefully remove the bone and any excess fat and skin flaps. Sprinkle the salt mixture over both sides of the chicken, rubbing some under the skin. Tuck in the sides to restore the original thigh shape, then place into 1 large or 2 small vacuum bags. Seal using a vacuum sealer.
- 4
Place the bag into the preheated water and set a timer for 1 1/2 hours. When the timer goes off, remove the chicken from the bag and pat it very dry with paper towels.
- 5
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over high heat. Sear the chicken in the hot oil, skin-side down, until well browned, about 1 minute. Use tongs to move the chicken around the skillet, pressing it against the sides to brown all edges evenly. Remove the skillet from the heat and let it rest for 2 to 3 minutes before serving.
- Calories 325.17 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 21.89 g Good Source 44%
- Carbohydrate 0.53 g 0%
- Total Fat 25.28 g High 32%
- Saturated Fat 6.82 g High 34%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 137.71 mg High 46%
- Sodium 208.91 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 0.25 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.02 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 2.42 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 1.13 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 12.76 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.5 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Sous Vide Bone In Chicken Thighs is made with 6 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Thigh, Garlic Powder, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 325.17 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Sous Vide Bone-In Chicken Thighs made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Thigh, Garlic Powder, Olive Oil, Paprika. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Sous Vide Bone-In Chicken Thighs?
- About 1 hr 50 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 325.17 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Sous Vide Bone-In Chicken Thighs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 6 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Sous Vide Bone-In Chicken Thighs healthy?
- Sous Vide Bone-In Chicken Thighs has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 325.17 calories and 21.89 g of protein, or 44% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 208.91 mg (9% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.82 g (34% of the Daily Value). It contains 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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