Sous Vide Chicken Teriyaki Recipe

Move over, take-out. This sous vide chicken teriyaki recipe is easy to follow and will give you a delicious dinner that you can feel good about. Plus, it's perfect for busy weeknights when you don't have time to cook.

Simply put the chicken in the sous vide machine and let it do all the work for you. Then, finish it with a quick teriyaki sauce that will add a ton of flavor. So good, you'll forget that you didn't spend hours in the kitchen!

Before we get to the recipe, let's answer a few commonly asked questions about sous vide.

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• What is sous vide cooking?
• Equipment needed for sous vide cooking
• How do sous vide cooking work?
• What temperature should I cook chicken at?
• What are the best sous vide machines?
• Sous Vide Chicken Teriyaki Recipe
• What are the benefits of cooking sous vide?
• Full Recipe

What is sous vide cooking?

Sous vide (pronounced sue-veed) is a French cooking technique that means "under vacuum." In sous vide cooking, food is sealed in a vacuum-sealed bag and cooked under precise temperature control. 

By doing so, the food stays moist and cooks evenly. Thus, your food is always perfectly cooked every time, with minimal effort on your part. Plus, it's impossible to overcook food using this method!

Once limited to the pros, sous vide cooking is now becoming more popular with home cooks. And it's no wonder, given the ease and convenience of this cooking method. Plus, so many delicious dishes can be made without fuss using sous vide, like this chicken teriyaki recipe or this kung pao chicken. Even high-end restaurants are using sous vide cooking to create gourmet dishes. So why not give it a try in your own kitchen? All you need is a sous vide machine and some vacuum-sealed bags.

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Equipment needed for sous vide cooking

Sous vide cooking may initially seem intimidating, but it's not that complicated. All you need is a good quality immersion circulator and some basic kitchen equipment. They are affordable and easy to use, and there are many different models on the market to choose from.

Of course, Sous vide cooking is all the rage these days, but if you don't have the right equipment, it can be tough to get started.

To start with sous vide cooking, you will need a few pieces of equipment.

1 A water bath or sous vide machine:

To cook the food, you will use this equipment. Many different types and brands of sous vide machines are available on the market.

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2 Sous vide container

The container holds the food and the water bath. Plastic, glass, and stainless steel are all acceptable materials.

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3 A lid for the container

It prevents evaporation by covering the container.

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4 Sous vide bag

An airtight bag seals food. You can choose between plastic and silicone or a top zip bag.

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5 A vacuum sealer

To seal the sous vide bag, use this tool. It can be a handheld or countertop model. Whether you do, this is up to you.

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How do sous vide cooking work?

Sous vide cooking is straightforward. It is much easier than you may think to cook sous vide, and the process usually involves three simple steps:

Step 1 Preheat the water bath to the desired temperature using sous vide machine and set the timer according to the recipe.

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Step 2 Place the food in a vacuum-sealed bag and lower it into the water bath. Make sure that the bag is completely submerged. You can clip it to the side of the pot to keep it in place.

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Step 3 When the timer goes off, remove the food from the water bath and enjoy! Depending on what food you are cooking, you may want to sear it in a pan, broil, or grill before serving.

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What temperature should I cook chicken at?

The ideal cooking temperature for chicken is 149 degrees Fahrenheit. A juicy, perfectly cooked chicken will always result from this method.

Temperature	Sous Vide Time	Chicken Texture
140°F (60°C)	1 ½ – 4 hours	Very moist, tender, and soft
149°F (65°C)	1 – 4 hours	Deliciously tender and juicy
165°F (74°C)	1 – 4 hours	Traditionally tender but a little chewy

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What are the best sous vide machines?

There are many different types of sous vide machines on the market, and the best one for you will depend on your needs and budget. A variety of devices are designed to be used in and around the kitchen, and others are portable and small enough to take camping.

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Here are a few of the best sous vide machines on the market:

1 Anova Culinary Sous Vide Precision Cooker:  Home cooks will appreciate the ease of use of this device, which is designed for use by the average person. It has a simple interface plus several valuable features, like a cookbook with recipes.

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2 Joule Sous Vide by ChefSteps:  An excellent option for those looking for portable sous vide machine; this machine is compact and powerful. It also has a smartphone app with recipes and cooking tips.

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3 SousVide Supreme Water Oven:  Those who want to prepare large quantities of food at a time will benefit from this machine. With a capacity of 10 liters, you can cook for a large crowd.

Now that you know everything there is to know about sous vide chicken teriyaki let's get to the recipe!

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Sous Vide Chicken Teriyaki Recipe

Ready for an easy and delicious chicken dinner that will make your mouth water? This recipe for sous vide chicken teriyaki is delicious and quick. With minimal prep time, you'll be able to enjoy a healthy and satisfying dinner in no time! As well as being versatile, you can easily customize this recipe to suit your tastes.

Ingredients you'll need:

1.5 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Teriyaki sauce:

• ½ cup soy sauce
• ¼ cup rice vinegar
• ¼ cup honey (or sugar)
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon water

For Garnish:

• 1 green onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• Cooked rice for serving

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Step-by-step instructions:

Step 1

Prepare the water by filling a large container or pot. Set the temperature of the sous vide precision cooker to 149°F (65°C). Use the guide in the post if you want to experiment with other temperatures.

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Step 2

Add sugar, rice vinegar, oil, garlic, and soy sauce to a small bowl and whisk together. In a zip-top bag, add the sauce to the chicken breasts.

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Step 3

Lay out the breasts in a single layer, and seal using a vacuum sealer. In the absence of a sealer, you can seal the bag with the "water displacement" technique: close the bag except for one corner, then immerse it slowly in cold water. Cover everything below the zip-line with water. Seal the remaining portion of the bag.

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Step 4

One hour should be enough time for the bag to cook in the sous vide water bath. (Keep the seams of the bag above the water while the meat is submerged.)

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Step 5

Take the chicken out of the bag as soon as the timer goes off. Don't discard the juices. Make bite-sized pieces of chicken after patting them dry with paper towels.

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Step 6

Put the juices from the bag in a skillet over medium heat. Stir cornstarch and water together in a small bowl. In the skillet, pour the mixture. The sauce should thicken after a few minutes of constant stirring.

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Step 7

Remove the pan from the heat and add the chicken pieces, coating them evenly with the mixture. You can serve this warm dish with your favorite side dishes.

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Step 8

To serve, place the chicken on a bed of cooked rice and top with the green onion and sesame seeds if desired. Enjoy!

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Extra tips when cooking sous vide chicken teriyaki:

• If you want to make the sauce ahead of time, simply whisk all of the ingredients together and store them in a jar in the fridge until you're ready to use it.
• A temperature of 149°F (65°C) is ideal for cooking chicken breasts to retain tenderness, texture, and flavor without causing chewiness. You can adjust the cooking time according to your preference.
• Adding 30 minutes to the cooking time will allow you to Sous Vide frozen chicken breasts.
• If you wish, you can substitute chicken thighs for chicken breasts. It's just a matter of bringing the temperature up to 160°F during cooking.
• Increasing the flavor of the chicken by cutting it into small pieces will allow it to soak up more sauce.
• In place of rice vinegar, you can use apple cider vinegar or lemon juice.
• If you don't have a vacuum sealer, you can place the chicken and sauce in a zip-top bag and use the water displacement method to remove the air from the bag.
• To make this recipe gluten-free, simply use a gluten-free soy sauce.
• If you don't have sous vide machine, you can simmer the chicken in the sauce on the stovetop until cooked through. However, the texture and flavor will not be the same as if you cooked it sous vide.
• You can store leftover Teriyaki chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled if you're cooking for a crowd. Simply cook the chicken in batches in the skillet.

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What are the benefits of cooking sous vide?

Some of the benefits of cooking sous vide can include better flavor and texture, more consistent results, and the ability to cook at lower temperatures. With precise temperature control, sous vide cooking can help preserve delicate flavors and nutrients compared to other cooking methods.

Another key point of this method is that since food cooks evenly, there is less chance for it to be overcooked or uneven. Finally, you can do sous vide cooking at relatively low temperatures, which can help to avoid the formation of harmful compounds.

In addition to its many benefits, sous vide cooking has the following advantages: 

1 Consistency

With sous vide cooking, you can achieve consistency that is otherwise very difficult to replicate. Whether you are cooking for one or one hundred, every dish will come out the same.

How does it work?

The sous vide machine circulates water at a precise temperature, ensuring a consistent level of cooking. So no more overcooked or undercooked food!

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2 Enhanced Flavor and Texture

Cooking food sous vide helps to preserve its natural flavors and nutrients. By employing slow and gentle cooking techniques, the food is cooked slowly and gently, allowing it to retain its moisture and produce tender, juicy results.

How does it work?

The food is sealed in a vacuum-sealed bag, which prevents it from coming into contact with oxygen. This enhances flavor and allows the food to retain its nutrients.

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3 Lower Cooking Temperatures

You can do sous vide cooking at lower temperatures than other methods, which can help to preserve delicate flavors and nutrients. Ideal for cooking delicate fish and vegetables, you can also use this method to cook meat at lower temperatures for a more tender, juicy result.

How does it work?

When cooking sous vide, food is sealed in a bag and then cooked in water that is maintained at a constant temperature. This allows the food to cook evenly throughout, without the risk of overcooking or undercooking.

Cooking the food at a lower temperature can also help preserve delicate flavors and nutrients from being lost during other cooking processes. Also, it is possible to prevent harmful compounds from forming at lower cooking temperatures. 

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4 Nutrition

Sous vide cooking allows you to retain more of the food's nutrients compared to other cooking methods. 

Why is that?

Sous vide cooking involves simmering food at a lower temperature. This preserves the nutrients in the food, unlike other cooking methods involving high temperatures and short cooking times.

In addition, since the food is sealed in a bag, it doesn't come into contact with oxygen. Because of this, no nutrients are lost to oxidation.

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5 Safety

Sous vide cooking is a very safe method as it eliminates the risk of cross-contamination.

How does it work?

Sous vide cooking involves sealing food in a bag and then cooking it in a water bath at a precise, controlled temperature. Slow, even cooking results in perfectly cooked food every time.

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6 Waste Reduction

As a result of the traditional preparation, food dries out, which leads to waste. In everyday cooking, you can lose up to 40% of the volume of a steak due to drying. By contrast, precision cooking prevents steaks from losing volume and becoming overcooked and dry, chicken from being tough and rubbery, and fish from becoming mealy.

With sous vide, your food can't overcook! You set the cooking temperature to the desired final internal temperature of your food and then stop the cooking process when it reaches that temperature: perfection, every time.

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7 Flexibility

Precision cooking gives you the freedom to walk away and attend to other things while your food cooks perfectly. Cooking won't involve babysitting or flipping food. Set it and forget it!

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