Cilantro Lime Chicken - Sous Vide

Cilantro Lime Chicken - Sous Vide

2 Servings

Ingredients:

·       3 skinless boneless chicken breasts

·       Salt & Pepper to season the chicken

·       1 T olive oil

·       1 C chicken broth 

·       1 lime - juiced

·       ½ C finely chopped onion

·       ½ C sliced mushrooms

·       1 T chopped cilantro

·       ½ tsp red pepper flakes

·       ¼ C heavy cream

·       2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, separated

·       ½ C parmesan cheese - shredded 

Directions:

1.     Sous vide the chicken breasts for 45 minutes at 149°

2.    Heat the oven to 170° to hold the chicken

3.    In a saucepan, heat the oil and sear the chicken until it browned on both sides - 3 minutes p/side

4.     Remove the chicken and place it in the oven to keep warm

5.    In the same pan add 1 T of butter and sauté onion & mushrooms, while scraping the brown bits from the bottom of the pan. 

6.    Add chicken broth, lime juice, cilantro & red pepper and bring to a simmer for 10 minutes 

7.    Add the cream and 1 T of butter to allow the sauce to thicken

8.    Add the chicken back to the pan

9.    Remove the chicken onto a plate and cover with parmesan cheese

10.  Spoon sauce over the top of the chicken to melt the cheese and serve with extra sauce.

11.   Lime wedges for garnish & side of rice / broccoli