Best Easiest Ever Generic Chicken In The Microwave Recipes

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LOGA'S MICROWAVE CHICKEN



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Microwave adapted version of recipe given to me by old friend from Ceylon. Can be baked in oven too.

Provided by Renee Halfon

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Leg Recipes

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup ketchup
5 tablespoons curry powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
8 chicken legs

Steps:

  • In a large, round microwave safe casserole dish combine the ketchup, curry powder and cayenne powder and mix together. Add chicken pieces and turn to coat. Arrange chicken legs in a fan, with the thin part of the legs in the center of the dish. Cover and cook in the microwave on high for 12 to 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 567.8 calories, Carbohydrate 15.9 g, Cholesterol 221.8 mg, Fat 33.5 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 50.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 749.2 mg, Sugar 11.1 g

MICROWAVED CHICKEN BREASTS



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Rely on your microwave to prepare cubed cooked for a variety of recipes in just 30 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 1

1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

Steps:

  • Arrange chicken, thickest parts to outside edges in glass pie plate, 10x1 1/2 or 9x1 1/4 inches (sides of chicken will touch).
  • Cover dish with plastic wrap, folding back one corner or edge 1/4 inch to vent steam. Microwave on Medium (50%) 14 to 16 minutes or until juice of chicken is no longer pink when center of thickest pieces are cut and temperature reaches 170°. Let stand 5 minutes.
  • Cool slightly; cut into desired size of pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265, Carbohydrate 0 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 50 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Cup, Sodium 125 mg

MICROWAVED PARMESAN CHICKEN



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This quick way to prepare chicken has been a family staple ever since a friend gave me the recipe. It's too good not to share. - Michael Herman, Carney, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
4 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon butter

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a microwave-safe dish. Top with soy sauce, garlic powder and pepper. Sprinkle with cheese and dot with butter. Cover and cook on high for 4-5 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 624mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MICROWAVE CHICKEN PARMESAN



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"I make this moist chicken often in summer when we want something quick and yummy," writes Roni Goodell, Spanish Fork, Utah. With its golden coating, this entree is special enough for company.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup cornflake crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 egg, beaten
2/3 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the tomato sauce, Italian seasoning and garlic powder. Cover and microwave on high for 2 minutes; stir. Cook at 50% power for 3-5 minutes or until mixture simmers, stirring once; set aside. , In a bowl, combine the crumbs, Parmesan cheese and parsley. Dip the chicken into egg, then roll in the crumb mixture. Place in a lightly greased shallow 3-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 10-12 minutes, rotating a half turn after 5 minutes. , Pour tomato mixture over chicken; sprinkle with mozzarella. Cook, uncovered, at 50% power for 3-5 minutes or until meat juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 121mg cholesterol, Sodium 410mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 33g protein.

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