Sous vide chicken hind quarters

[DooBi]

Got a sous vide for Christmas. Only meat I have on hand are some chicken hind quarters so I'm doing them tomorrow.

Any tips? How long should it take? What temp? I've got some recipes online but I thought the great cooks of giaort might have some good knowledge to pass along. Tia

 

[Rifler]

Chicken hind quarters would be a waste of this sophisticated cooking technique,.. Go get a real piece of protein.

 

[ThorneStockton]

I've always used 140 for chicken with satisfactory results.

 

[hawkeyetraveler]

OP I usually do 150 for chicken thighs. Anywhere between 1-4 hours will deliver identical results. Welcome to the world of delicious food without thr hassle of worrying about overcooking/undercooking.

The best resource I have found is a dude named J. Kenji-Lopez Alt. He is a rockstar and his stuff always works. Here is his page for chicken thighs. The legs will cook perfectly as well at these temps/times.

The best guy for sous vide

 

[BubsFinn]

You have a pretty broad window with chicken leg & thighs. I would think sous vide is unnecessary.

 

[IowaPackFan]

I was also going to say that sous vide is great for many things, but chicken is more work than it’s worth. You still have to finish it in a cast iron, skillet, or grill and is so easy to cook so you’re just adding an unnecessary step.
It is phenomenal for brisket when you have no idea what’s in the center.

 

[jawatkins]

Do hotdogs

 

[HawkMachine]

Cooking food in a plastic bag doesn't seem healthy to me.

Unless you can guarantee me there's no chemicals that leach into anything.

 

[DooBi]

OP I usually do 150 for chicken thighs. Anywhere between 1-4 hours will deliver identical results. Welcome to the world of delicious food without thr hassle of worrying about overcooking/undercooking.

The best resource I have found is a dude named J. Kenji-Lopez Alt. He is a rockstar and his stuff always works. Here is his page for chicken thighs. The legs will cook perfectly as well at these temps/times.

The best guy for sous vide

Thank you!

 

[fakenewsking]

Easy site for all types of cuts and animals.

https://www.amazingfoodmadeeasy.com/sous-vide-times-temperatures/how-to-sous-vide/catfish

 

[Bulldogs1974]

No real need to sous vide a fatty piece.

 

[Tenacious E]

Got a sous vide for Christmas. Only meat I have on hand are some chicken hind quarters so I'm doing them tomorrow.

Any tips? How long should it take? What temp? I've got some recipes online but I thought the great cooks of giaort might have some good knowledge to pass along. Tia

150 for 2 hours. Finish on a hot skillet or grill to crisp.