Sous Vide Caesar Chicken Salad: Temperature & Time Guide
The chicken is what ruins Caesar salads — dry, stringy cubes. Sous vide fixes the chicken; the rest is assembly.
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Anova Precision Cooker 3.0
A circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking.
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| Anova Precision Cooker 3.0 | A circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking. | View → |
| Instant-read meat thermometer | Use one to verify your water bath and spot-check the finish — a $15 probe removes all guesswork. | View → |
Anova Precision Cooker 3.0
Editor’s PickA circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking.
- + On-device temperature control
- + 1100W heats fast
- + Recipe library for temps
- − Premium price
- − Some app features paywalled
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Use one to verify your water bath and spot-check the finish — a $15 probe removes all guesswork.
- + Verifies actual temperature
- + Cheap insurance
- − Not needed if your circulator is accurate
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Buying advice
1) Cook chicken at 149°F for 1 hour. 2) Slice or cube. 3) Make Caesar dressing: anchovy, garlic, egg yolk, lemon, mustard, olive oil, Parmesan. 4) Toss romaine with dressing and croutons. 5) Top with the chicken and shaved Parmesan.
FAQ
What temperature for the chicken?
149°F (65°C) for 1 hour — juicy slices for the salad.
What makes Caesar dressing authentic?
Anchovies and a raw egg yolk emulsion — or a sous vide pasteurized yolk.
Can I meal-prep it?
Yes — the chicken keeps 5 days; dress the lettuce fresh.
Ready to cook perfectly?
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Anova Precision Cooker 3.0
A circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking.
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