Essential Guide to Chicken Thighs

Instructions

• 1

  Place the Joule™ Turbo Sous Vide inside a pot or large vessel (max 5 gallons) and place on a trivet. Fill with warm tap water until approximately halfway between the minimum and maximum fill lines.

  Tip: A trivet will protect your countertop from direct contact with the hot pot or vessel.
• 2

  Place the chicken thigh(s) in a microwave-safe, zipper-lock freezer bag with the longest edge running along the base of the bag. Sprinkle with salt and add the oil. If cooking 2 chicken thighs, place in the bag side by side. If cooking more, use multiple bags. You can either place the bagged chicken thigh(s) in the water bath or refrigerate until the water has preheated

  Tip: You can substitute the oil for any flavored oil or butter. Also feel free to add your favorite herbs, spices or dry rub.
• 3

  Press Set Time & Temp below and follow the prompts to customize the cooking of your chicken thigh(s). Press Start preheat. If your chicken thigh(s) are in the water bath, enable Autostart timer. Or, once prompted place the chicken thigh(s) in the water and press Start timer now.

• 4

  When the timer signals that the chicken is done, heat a heavy-based frying pan or cast iron skillet over high heat. Carefully remove the bag from the water. Place the chicken on a paper towel lined cooling rack set over a tray and pat dry.

• 5

  Only when the pan starts to smoke (this will prevent overcooking and sticking), add 1 tablespoon of oil and sear the chicken for 30 seconds on each side. Transfer the chicken to a cooling rack set over a tray and rest for 1 minute. Repeat as necessary to cook all chicken thighs.

  Tip: For extra flavor and color, you can add a knob of butter and baste the chicken while searing.
• 6

  Transfer the chicken to a board or serving plate. Slice and serve sprinkled with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.