Difference between revisions of "Microwave roasted chicken"
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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 | ||
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# 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. | ||
| − | # 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. | ||
# 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. | ||
Latest revision as of 12:16, 2 June 2024
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 Microwave roaster).
- Half a packet of paxo stuffing
(85g with 7.5 fl.oz of water - yes, I know mixed units but trust me, this works) - 1.5 potatoes per person
- Half a courgette
Directions
- Make up the paxo or use 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.
(If you are doing a lot of extra vegetables, add an extra 5 minutes!). - 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.
Afterwards, make microwave chicken stock from scratch.
