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	# Make up the paxo or use [[Stuffings#Sage_and_onion_stuffing \| fresh stuffing]].		# Make up the paxo or use [[Stuffings#Sage_and_onion_stuffing \| fresh stuffing]].
	# Optionally: add 15ml sunflower oil to a glass roasting pan. If you have a plump chicken, this can make the roasties a bit soggy. if you're finding this is the case, use 5ml oil and rub around the dish.		# Optionally: add 15ml sunflower oil to a glass roasting pan. If you have a plump chicken, this can make the roasties a bit soggy. if you're finding this is the case, use 5ml oil and rub around the dish.
	# Quarter peeled potatoes and prepare to parboil for 5 minutes or add to the bottom of the roasting dish. See NB.		# Quarter peeled potatoes and prepare to parboil for 5 minutes or add to the bottom of the roasting dish. See NB and NB2.
	# Stuff the chicken and lay it upside down.		# Stuff the chicken and lay it upside down.
	# Set the combination microwave to 190°C and simmer and set timer to half the time for the dish.		# Set the combination microwave to 190°C and simmer and set timer to half the time for the dish.

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When I first bought a microwave, I vowed never to do a roast chicken in it. As a child, I'd be subjected to my parents' experiements with their first microwave and thought, not for me.

This is very civilised, quick, and low effort. Tastes and looks good.

= Microwave roast chicken =
== Ingredients ==
* A raw chicken, 1.626kg - the weight is vital to know, 12 minutes per 450g (please see [https://samjwatkins.com/roaster/micro.php Microwave roaster]).
* Half a packet of paxo stuffing <br/>(85g with 7½ fl.oz of water - yes, I know mixed units but trust me, this works).
* 1½ potatoes per person (see NB) - or two new potatoes per person (see NB2).
* Half a courgette.
* Leeks.
* Red pepper.
* Broccoli broken into florets - typically 1 or 2 per person.
* 5 baby tomatoes.

== Directions ==
# Make up the paxo or use [[Stuffings#Sage_and_onion_stuffing | fresh stuffing]].
# Optionally: add 15ml sunflower oil to a glass roasting pan. If you have a plump chicken, this can make the roasties a bit soggy. if you're finding this is the case, use 5ml oil and rub around the dish.
# Quarter peeled potatoes and prepare to parboil for 5 minutes or add to the bottom of the roasting dish. See NB.
# Stuff the chicken and lay it upside down.
# Set the combination microwave to 190°C and simmer and set timer to half the time for the dish.
# Add the potatoes when there is 45 minutes to go.
# When the timer pings, turn the chicken over.
# Lay the courgettes on top and do the rest of the time.<br/>(If you are doing a lot of extra vegetables, add an extra 5 minutes!).
# Add red peppers and leeks when there are 10 minutes to go.
# Add broccoli florets when there are 5 minutes to go.
# Serve normally.

Serve with boiled vegetables and chicken gravy.

NB: it is worth parboiling the potatoes (put potatoes in cold water, bring to the boil for 5 minutes) if the timer is less than 55 minutes to ensure the potatoes are cooked). The "roasties" are a little different cooked this way, more baked than crispy. Not unpleasant but difinetly not equivalent.

NB2: New potatoes do not need to be parboiled - merely wash and place around bird when there are 45 minutes to go. They are seriously delicious.

Afterwards, make [[microwave chicken stock]] from scratch.

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	# When the timer pings, turn the chicken over.		# When the timer pings, turn the chicken over.
	# Lay the courgettes on top and do the rest of the time.<br/>(If you are doing a lot of extra vegetables, add an extra 5 minutes!).		# Lay the courgettes on top and do the rest of the time.<br/>(If you are doing a lot of extra vegetables, add an extra 5 minutes!).
			# Add red peppers and leeks when there are 10 minutes to go.
			# Add broccoli florets when there are 5 minutes to go.
	# Serve normally.		# Serve normally.

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	NB: it is worth parboiling the potatoes (put potatoes in cold water, bring to the boil for 5 minutes) if the timer is less than 55 minutes to ensure the potatoes are cooked). The "roasties" are a little different cooked this way, more baked than crispy. Not unpleasant but difinetly not equivalent.		NB: it is worth parboiling the potatoes (put potatoes in cold water, bring to the boil for 5 minutes) if the timer is less than 55 minutes to ensure the potatoes are cooked). The "roasties" are a little different cooked this way, more baked than crispy. Not unpleasant but difinetly not equivalent.

			NB: New potatoes do not need to be parboiled - merely wash and place around bird when there are 45 minutes to go. They are seriously delicious.

	Afterwards, make [[microwave chicken stock]] from scratch.		Afterwards, make [[microwave chicken stock]] from scratch.

	[[Recipes \| Other recipes]] \| [[Recipes#Roasts. \| Roast recipes]]		[[Recipes \| Other recipes]] \| [[Recipes#Roasts. \| Roast recipes]]

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	* A raw chicken, 1.626kg - the weight is vital to know, 12 minutes per 450g (please see [https://samjwatkins.com/roaster/micro.php Microwave roaster]).		* A raw chicken, 1.626kg - the weight is vital to know, 12 minutes per 450g (please see [https://samjwatkins.com/roaster/micro.php Microwave roaster]).
	* Half a packet of paxo stuffing <br/>(85g with 7½ fl.oz of water - yes, I know mixed units but trust me, this works).		* Half a packet of paxo stuffing <br/>(85g with 7½ fl.oz of water - yes, I know mixed units but trust me, this works).
	* 1½ potatoes per person.		* 1½ potatoes per person - or two new potatoes per person.
	* Half a courgette.		* Half a courgette.
			* Leeks.
			* Red pepper.
			* 5 baby tomatoes.

	== Directions ==		== Directions ==

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	== Ingredients ==		== Ingredients ==
	* A raw chicken, 1.626kg - the weight is vital to know, 12 minutes per 450g (please see [https://samjwatkins.com/roaster/micro.php Microwave roaster]).		* A raw chicken, 1.626kg - the weight is vital to know, 12 minutes per 450g (please see [https://samjwatkins.com/roaster/micro.php Microwave roaster]).
	* Half a packet of paxo stuffing <br/>(85g with 7.5 fl.oz of water - yes, I know mixed units but trust me, this works).		* Half a packet of paxo stuffing <br/>(85g with 7½ fl.oz of water - yes, I know mixed units but trust me, this works).
	* 1.5 potatoes per person.		* 1½ potatoes per person.
	* Half a courgette.		* Half a courgette.

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	Serve with boiled vegetables and chicken gravy.		Serve with boiled vegetables and chicken gravy.

	NB: it is worth parboiling the potatoes (put potatoes in cold water, bring to the boil for 5 minutes) if the timer is less than 55 minutes to ensure the potatoes are cooked). The "roasties" are a little different cooked this way more baked than crispy. Not unpleasant but difinetly not equivalent.		NB: it is worth parboiling the potatoes (put potatoes in cold water, bring to the boil for 5 minutes) if the timer is less than 55 minutes to ensure the potatoes are cooked). The "roasties" are a little different cooked this way, more baked than crispy. Not unpleasant but difinetly not equivalent.

	Afterwards, make [[microwave chicken stock]] from scratch.		Afterwards, make [[microwave chicken stock]] from scratch.

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	== Ingredients ==		== Ingredients ==
	* A raw chicken, 1.626kg - the weight is vital to know, 12 minutes per 450g (please see [https://samjwatkins.com/roaster/micro.php Microwave roaster]).		* A raw chicken, 1.626kg - the weight is vital to know, 12 minutes per 450g (please see [https://samjwatkins.com/roaster/micro.php Microwave roaster]).
	* Half a packet of paxo stuffing <br/>(85g with 7.5 fl.oz of water - yes, I know mixed units but trust me, this works)		* Half a packet of paxo stuffing <br/>(85g with 7.5 fl.oz of water - yes, I know mixed units but trust me, this works).
	* 1.5 potatoes per person		* 1.5 potatoes per person.
	* Half a courgette		* Half a courgette.

	== Directions ==		== Directions ==

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	When I first bought a microwave, I vowed never to do a roast chicken in it. As a child, I'd be subjected to my parents' experiements with their first microwave and thought, not for me.		When I first bought a microwave, I vowed never to do a roast chicken in it. As a child, I'd be subjected to my parents' experiements with their first microwave and thought, not for me.

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	# Add the potatoes when there is 45 minutes to go.		# Add the potatoes when there is 45 minutes to go.
	# When the timer pings, turn the chicken over.		# When the timer pings, turn the chicken over.
	# Lay the courgettes on top and do the rest of the time.		# Lay the courgettes on top and do the rest of the time.<br/>(If you are doing a lot of extra vegetables, add an extra 5 minutes!).
	# Serve normally.		# Serve normally.

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	== Ingredients ==		== Ingredients ==
	* A raw chicken, 1.626kg - the weight is vital to know, 12 minutes per 450g (please see [https://samjwatkins.com/roaster/micro.php Microwave roaster]).		* A raw chicken, 1.626kg - the weight is vital to know, 12 minutes per 450g (please see [https://samjwatkins.com/roaster/micro.php Microwave roaster]).
	* Half a packet of paxo stuffing		* Half a packet of paxo stuffing <br/>(85g with 7.5 fl.oz of water - yes, I know mixed units but trust me, this works)
	* 1.5 potatoes per person		* 1.5 potatoes per person
	* Half a courgette		* Half a courgette