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SERVES 4


4 skin-on boneless chicken breasts, 6 to 8 ounces each
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil
1 lemon, cut into wedges, or 1 recipe Sun-Dried-Tomato
Vinaigrette (recipe follows)




  1.  Cook    the chicken in  your    cooler  as  directed    here,   using

    148°F water, for at least 1 hour 35 minutes, and up to 3
    hours.



  2. After removing the chicken from the bags, pat it dry with
    paper towels. Heat the oil in a 12-inch heavy-bottomed
    stainless steel or cast-iron skillet over high heat until
    shimmering. Add the chicken to the skillet skin side
    down and sear until the skin is crisp, about 3 minutes.

  3. Transfer to a serving platter and serve with the lemon
    wedges (or vinaigrette).


Sun-Dried-Tomato Vinaigrette


MAKES ABOUT 1 CUP


½ cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and
chopped into ¼-inch pieces, plus 2 tablespoons of the oil
1 jalapeño pepper, finely minced, or less to taste
1 teaspoon honey
½ teaspoon soy sauce

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