Sous Vide Butter Chicken: Temperature & Time Guide
Butter chicken's sauce is rich and easy; the chicken is where it usually fails. Sous vide keeps it tender, then it rests in the sauce.
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Anova Precision Cooker 3.0
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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) Marinate chicken in yogurt and spices 4-24 hours. 2) Cook at 149°F for 1 hour. 3) Sear the chicken briefly. 4) Build the sauce: onion, garlic, ginger, tomato, cream, butter, and garam masala. 5) Fold in the chicken, simmer 10 minutes, serve with naan.
FAQ
What temperature for the chicken?
149°F (65°C) for 1 hour — juicy and tender.
Why is it called butter chicken?
The finished sauce gets a generous mount of butter — the signature richness.
Can I make it ahead?
Yes — the sauce and chicken keep 3 days and reheat beautifully.
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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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