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Smoked Paprika Chicken Breast

Sous vide once. Vacuum seal. Freeze 9 months.

Lean high-protein chicken breast prep with smoked paprika and basil. Sous-vide, then vacuum-sealed — freeze up to 9 months.

Prep10 min
Cook1 h 30 min
Total1 h 40 min
Serves6 servings

Freezer notes

Can you freeze Smoked Paprika Chicken Breast?

Yes — Smoked Paprika Chicken Breast freezes well: freeze it cooked, it keeps up to 9 months in the freezer, about 5 days in the fridge.

Freeze it cooked Up to 9 months frozen 5 days in the fridge

How to freeze Smoked Paprika Chicken Breast

Cook sous vide, cool completely in an ice bath, then vacuum-seal and freeze - the seal is what gets you to 9 months.

How to reheat Smoked Paprika Chicken Breast

Thaw in the fridge, then reheat gently in a 65°C / 150°F water bath or a low oven until warmed through.

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Ingredients

  • 1.5 kg Chicken fillet
  • 3 g Smoked paprika
  • 2 sprigs Green basil
  • to taste Pepper

Method

  1. Rub the fillet with smoked paprika and pepper, add basil.
  2. Cook sous-vide at 65°C for 90 minutes.
  3. Cool, vacuum-seal, and freeze.

Equipment

  • oven or pot
  • vacuum sealer
  • thermometer

Nutrition per serving

Calories240 kcal
Protein46 g
Fat6 g
Carbs1 g

Estimated. These numbers are calculated from the ingredient list, not lab-measured — treat them as a ballpark, not a label.

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