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Sous vide pollo asado tacos
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Sous Vide Pollo Asado

Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 5 minutes
Hands-On Cook Time 5 minutes
Sous Vide Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • ¼ cup fresh orange juice
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Mexican oregano
  • 2 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

Preparation

  1. Set sous vide machine to 74C/165F.

  2. In a bowl, mix together orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, 1 teaspoon of paprika, 1 teaspoon of cumin and salt and pepper.

  3. Place chicken in freezer bag with the marinade. Remove the air through a vacuum sealer or the displacement method. Drop the bag in the bath for an hour and a half.

Finishing

  1. Remove bag from bath. Take chicken out of the bag, pat dry, re-season with 1 teaspoon of paprika, 1 teaspoon of cumin and salt and pepper to taste. Set the bag containing the liquids to the side.

  2. Turn grill on high and let the grill heat up for 5 minutes. Place chicken on grill, skin side down, brush the thighs with the marinade from the bag and grill for 2 to 3 minutes. Flip the chicken over, brush the thighs with the marinade and grill for 2 to 3 more minutes. Remove chicken from grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Cut the chicken thighs in to bite size pieces for tacos or burritos, or enjoy as is!

  3. Alternative instruction - If you do not have a grill, you can also finish the chicken on a pan. Heat medium-size pan on high and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sear for 1 to 2 minutes on each side, brushing the thighs with the marinade while they cook. Remove from pan, let rest for 5 minutes, and enjoy!