Sous Vide Fried Chicken

The crispiest, most flavorful perfectly cooked fried chicken every time.

📝 Ingredients

• 3 lbs. chicken thighs ((or any parts of the chicken))
• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
• Canola or peanut oil for frying
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 Tbsp. Diamond kosher salt
• 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tsp. smoked paprika
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• 2 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 2 tsp. garlic powder
• 2 tsp. onion powder

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1--- Sous Vide the Chicken ---
2. 2Preheat water bath to 155° F / 68°C.
3. 3Prep the chicken by liberally seasoning it with kosher salt, and place in a bag in a single layer and vacuum seal.
4. 4Place the bag in the water bath (clip to side) and cook for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
5. 5Chill the chicken in an ice bath for 15 minutes.
6. 6--- Dredge the Chicken ---
7. 7Place the buttermilk in a large container or bowl.
8. 8Mix seasoned flour ingredients together in another large container or bowl.
9. 9Remove the cooked chicken from the bag, and pat dry with paper towels. Dip the chicken in the seasoned flour, then into the buttermilk, then back into the flour. Lightly shake off any excess.
10. 10--- Fry the Chicken ---
11. 11Preheat enough oil to cover the chicken pieces to 375° F / °190° C.
12. 12Carefully lower chicken pieces into the hot oil and fry for about 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown. Use a spider, slotted spoon or tongs to maneuver the chicken pieces so they fry evenly.
13. 13Remove from the oil and place on a sheet pan with a cooling rack. Season with a sprinkle of kosher salt and serve immediately.