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Hello all
Anyone know how long to cook a small boneless skinless chicken breast in the microwave?
I cooked it to long today and it was like eating shoe leather but I got it down. My Nuwave arrives tomorrow but I think I’ll return it and get a different one. I’ll let you know how it works but keep in mind I’m no Galloping Gourmet.
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@jakedduck1 I have never used the microwave to cook a chicken breast. I often either poach one to cut up and put on a lunch salad, or sauté in a little EVOO.
If you plan ahead buy regular chicken breasts and simmer them, covered, for about 25 minutes (time varies depending on size) then leave them in the water, still covered, for about a half hour. The chicken comes out the best that way, and then you can boil down the water to make a very flavorful broth. If you are going to use the broth you can add extra flavor by adding some onion and seasonings, and lemon juice or grated lemon rind. I really like tarragon with chicken.
JK
Hi,
As others have said the microwave is a big no for cooking. FYI for the most tender and flavorful and juicy boneless chicken breast this is the way I do it. This is for one breast.
Preheat oven to 450 ....yep 450
Rub chicken with olive oil
Mix your seasonings...salt, pepper, whatever else you like with a little bread crumbs on a sheet of wax paper and roll that chicken in the mix and press those seasonings into every nook and cranny. The more seasoning the better.
Put on on alum foil or parchment paper in preheated oven...10 minutes each side, flip, 10 minutes the other side.
Let it sit and rest for a couple minutes ....Perfectly cooked , juicy...you will be surprised. Slice vertically and put any leftovers over salad if you like.
Chicken is often over cooked . Cooking longer at a lower temp makes for dry chicken. I cook bone in chicken breast this way too. High heat...short time, like you would grill a juicy burger on a hot,grill. Maybe you can do your chicken in your new appliance this way .
Ps,looks,like you are taking more of an interest in cooking....good for you....the science behind it is interesting.
Regards from Mary...
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@jakedduck1
No worries, we all understand that you are not a Galloping Gourmet. I'm looking forward to hearing about your experiences with the Nuwave. By the way, meat or poultry do not cook well in a microwave. Microwaves are best for heating foods but not for cooking.