There are numerous ways to prepare a chicken meal with a whole chicken sous vide method and we like experimenting with different methods. We like whole chicken sous vide when we are looking at making multiple meals at once. No matter when or how you like your sous vide chicken, we’ve put some recipes together of some sous vide chicken basics that will help make whole chicken sous vide a breeze!

How do you like your chicken? Sous vide chicken temperature levels are set and can vary from 140º-165º Fahrenheit depending on how you like your chicken breasts. For juicier chicken set sous vide to 140º Fahrenheit and for company chicken breast set sous vide to 165º Fahrenheit. Although we like it set at 144º Fahrenheit.

Sometimes using a marinade or sauces in your plastic bag can get a bit tricky unless you are using a vacuum sealer. If you are going to use a liquid or sauce make sure it stays at the bottom of your bag or that the sauce is as far from the opening of the bag as possible.

Otherwise, dry rubs are very simple to whip up and are my # 1 preference when it pertains to making whole chicken sous vide !

There is no limit on spices and herbs you can use when you are flavoring your sous vide whole chicken. Don’t be afraid to experiment and get creative! Every now and then you might surprise yourself. Personally, we love a basic lemon herb chicken or a smoky dry rub when we make our sous vide chicken breast. Here are some tasty flavor combinations to try out with your Anova Pro Sous Vide Cooker: Lemon Rosemary

Cilantro Lime

Herb Butter

Cajun Seasoning

Honey Mustard

Garlic Butter

Taco Seasoning