Sous Vide Chicken Drumsticks

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Become a dinnertime hero when you serve up these ridiculously juicy Sous Vide Chicken Drumsticks. With this hands-off technique, your chicken legs are cooked to perfection in a water bath, retaining all of their moisture and flavor. Finish them off with a quick sear for that irresistible crispy skin, and you're ready to serve a dish that promises smiles all around the dinner table.

INGREDIENTS

– 2 ½ pounds chicken legs – 2 ½ teaspoons sea salt – ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper – 1 ½ cups BBQ sauce optional

– Preheat the water bath to 155°F.

– Sprinkle all sides of the chicken with salt and pepper. Place in a sous vide bag, using multiple if necessary. Vacuum seal the bag.

– (You can also use a zip-top bag if you are planning on using the water displacement method of sealing.)

– Place the chicken in the water, and cook for 2 hours.

– Remove the chicken from the bag and pat dry.

– Preheat a grill, griddle, or heavy duty skillet to medium high heat.

– Add the chicken, and cook, flipping often, for 4 minutes. – Brush with the BBQ sauce. Reduce heat to medium and cook for another 4 minutes, adding more BBQ sauce as you flip.

– Serve with extra barbecue sauce if desired.

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