Sous Vide Thai Peanut Chicken: Temperature & Time Guide
Peanut chicken's sauce is easy; the chicken is the problem. Sous vide keeps it juicy, and the sauce comes together in minutes.
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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 → |
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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 seasoned chicken at 149°F for 1 hour. 2) Make sauce: peanut butter, coconut milk, soy, lime, garlic, chili. 3) Slice the chicken, toss in the sauce over low heat. 4) Serve over rice with cucumber and scallions. 5) Top with peanuts and lime.
FAQ
What temperature for the chicken?
149°F (65°C) for 1 hour — juicy and safe.
What's in the peanut sauce?
Peanut butter, coconut milk, soy, lime, garlic, and chili — bright and creamy.
What pairs with it?
Jasmine rice, cucumber, and fresh herbs.
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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