This is one of those meal prep moves that just makes life easier.
Juicy, sliceable chicken breast cooked low and slow with the sous vide, then chilled and sliced deli-style for sandwiches, wraps, and quick lunches through the week.
It’s clean, high in protein, family-approved, and a great alternative to store-bought lunch meat when you want something simple without the extras.
I made this two ways — a porketta-style version and a more classic oven-roasted style — so you get variety without doing a separate cook.
Tools Used
- Sous vide precision cooker – A game changer for perfectly cooked chicken, steak, and meal prep proteins every time. Set it, forget it, and finish on the grill or pan for next-level results. Buy on Amazon
Why This Works
- No preservatives
- High protein and meal prep friendly
- Better moisture and texture than traditional cooking methods
- Easy to season multiple ways in one batch
- Perfect for sandwiches, wraps, and snack boxes
Servings
About 6 servings
3 chicken breasts = roughly 6 servings depending on size
Ingredients
Chicken
- 2–3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast
Seasoning Option 1: Porketta Style
- Porketta seasoning
- Light drizzle olive oil
Seasoning Option 2: Classic Oven Roasted Style
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Optional paprika
Instructions
1) Prep
- Pat chicken dry.
- Season lightly (flavor intensifies during sous vide).
- Place into vacuum seal bags (split flavors if desired).
2) Sous Vide Cook
- Place bags in water bath.
- Set to 145°F.
- Cook for 2 hours.
3) Ice Bath
- Transfer immediately to ice water.
- Chill for 10–15 minutes.
4) Store
- Refrigerate sealed bags up to 5–7 days.
5) Slice
- Chill fully before slicing.
- Slice against the grain.
- Slice thin for sandwiches or thicker for wraps.
Storage Tips
- Store chicken dry (not sitting in juices)
- Save juices separately for reheating
- Slice as needed to preserve moisture
Serving Ideas
Sandwich
- ½ chicken breast
- Bread or roll
- Cheese + light sauce
Wrap
- Carb balance tortilla
- Chicken, lettuce, tomato
- Tzatziki or light dressing
Snack Box
- Sliced chicken
- Cheese cubes
- Crackers + fruit
Estimated Macros
Chicken Only (Per 5 oz)
- Calories: ~220
- Protein: ~40g
- Fat: ~5g
- Carbs: 0g
Sandwich
- Calories: ~400–450
- Protein: ~35–45g
- Carbs: ~25–35g
- Fat: ~10–15g
Wrap
- Calories: ~300–350
- Protein: ~35–45g
- Carbs: ~15–20g
- Fat: ~8–12g
Notes
- 145°F gives a juicy deli-style texture
- Fully safe due to time + temperature pasteurization
- For firmer texture, cook at 150°F next time
- Quick pan sear optional for texture
Final Thoughts
This has become one of those weekly rotation recipes because it solves a real problem — easy lunches without relying on deli meat.
Simple, clean, high-protein, and easy to keep on hand all week.
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