Sous vide cooking is a precise and reliable method to achieve perfectly cooked chicken drumsticks with a tender and juicy texture. Here's a detailed recipe to make delicious sous vide chicken drumsticks.

Ingredients

• 4-6 chicken drumsticks
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil or your preferred cooking oil
• Optional herbs and spices for additional flavor (such as garlic powder, thyme, rosemary, paprika, etc.)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken Drumsticks:

   • Season the chicken drumsticks generously with salt and pepper. You can also add other herbs and spices as per your preference at this stage.

2. Vacuum Seal the Chicken:

   • Place the seasoned drumsticks into a vacuum-seal bag or a resealable zip-lock bag. If using a zip-lock bag, use the water displacement method to remove as much air as possible.

3. Set Up the Sous Vide:

   • Preheat your sous vide water bath to 165°F (74°C). This temperature is ideal for achieving tender and juicy drumsticks.

4. Cook the Chicken:

   • Submerge the sealed bag of chicken drumsticks into the preheated water bath. Cook for 2 to 4 hours. The longer cooking time will ensure more tenderness, but 2 hours is typically sufficient.

5. Finish the Chicken (Optional):

   • Once the chicken drumsticks are done cooking, remove them from the bag and pat them dry with paper towels.
   • To add a crispy exterior, heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add some olive oil. Sear the drumsticks for 1-2 minutes on each side until they are nicely browned and crispy. Alternatively, you can also finish them under a broiler for a few minutes.

6. Serve:

   • Serve the chicken drumsticks hot. They pair well with a variety of sides like mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad.

Tips

• Flavor Infusions: Feel free to experiment with different flavors by adding garlic cloves, lemon slices, or fresh herbs like rosemary and thyme into the vacuum-seal bag.
• Storage: Cooked sous vide chicken drumsticks can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat them gently in a water bath or in a skillet before serving.

Enjoy your perfectly cooked sous vide chicken drumsticks!