Microwave Chicken

Microwave Chicken

Serves: 4
 
 
Chicken and Poultry
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Ingredients
Ingredients
To make Microwave Chicken, you'll need:
  • 1
  • 2
  • 1/2 lb broil-fryer chicken
  • 1/2 tsp Salt (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp Ground sage
  • 3/4 cup Orange juice
  • 1/2 cup Dry white wine

Method

  • Wash chicken well
  • Remove all skin and visible fat with a sharp knife and cut into pieces
  • You should have 2 breast halves 2 thighs 2 wings 2 legs and the back
  • Freeze wings back and neck for use for making broth later
  • Discard the giblets or give them to someone who isn't worried about cholesterol
  • Place the remaining pieces in an 8 or 9 inch dish suitable for use in the microwave
  • Sprinkle salt and sage evenly over the chicken
  • Pour orange juice and wine over chicken pieces
  • Cover with plastic wrap or wax paper and cook on high for 5 minutes
  • Reduce heat to simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender
  • Serve hot with a little bit of the juice
  • Serve 1 breast or 1 leg and 1 thigh per serving
  • Note: If you prefer to use a conventional oven cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil and bake at 325F for 45min-1hour or until the chicken is tender
  • If you prefer you can remove the foil the last 15 minutes to allow the chicken to brown a little
  • 1 serving = 3 lean meat 1/2 bread calories = 185
Nutritional Facts (Per Serving)
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