Microwave Romano Chicken Food

MICROWAVE ROMANO CHICKEN

Steps:

• Butter/grease a microwave-safe baking dish (large enough to hold 4 rolled chicken breasts).
• Season the inside of the chicken breast with salt and black pepper, then place 1 slice of Swiss cheese and 1 slice ham on top of each pounded chicken breast.
• Roll up as tightly as possible and secure with toothpicks (if necessary).
• In a small bowl combine the Parmesan cheese, paprika, garlic powder, tarragon, basil and dry breadcrumbs.
• Roll/coat the rolled chicken breast into the spice/breadcrumb mixture to coat on all sides.
• Place into a baking dish, then drizzle with melted butter.
• Cook on HIGH for about 10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear.

MICROWAVED PARMESAN CHICKEN

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°.

MICROWAVE ROAST CHICKEN

Steps:

• Take whole chicken and make diagonal slits in breast and thighs.
• Rub chicken with olive oil followed by salt and pepper ensuring slits are also prepared with spice.
• Place in a glass casserole dish suitable for microwave.
• I use a 900 Watt combination microwave oven, program grill and microwave for 30 - 40 minutes depending on size of chicken on full power.
• Turn chicken every 10 minutes to ensure even grilling.

MICROWAVE CHICKEN CACCIATORE

Steps:

• Combine celery, peppers, onion, garlic and mushrooms with 1 T water and 1 T butter in a 2 quart microwave-safe dish.
• Cook uncovered on high for 3-4 minutes, stirring after every minute.
• Drain.
• Stir in spaghetti sauce, olives, tomato paste, salt and pepper.
• Slice chicken breasts in half lengthwise.
• Slide chicken into casserole dish with other ingredients, turning to coat with sauce.
• Arrange with meatiest portions out towards the outside of the dish.
• Cover and cook 10-12 minutes on high, or until chicken is cooked through.
• Serve over hot pasta or rice.

OVEN BAKED PARMESAN-ROMANO CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Combine breadcrumbs, cheeses, black pepper, salt, parsley and paprika in shallow bowl; set aside.
• Combine butter and garlic in a 9-inch pie pan.
• Dip 1 chicken breast at a time into butter mixture; place into breadcrumb mixture, turning to coat evenly.
• Place chicken breasts into ungreased 13x9-inch glass baking dish.
• Drizzle with any remaining butter mixture.
• Bake for 25-35 minutes or until chicken is lightly browned and juices run clear when pierced with a fork. (I turn mine once during the baking).

ITALIAN MICROWAVE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Put rice, water & tomatoes in a 2 or 3L microwave safe dish and mix.
• On top of that add the zucchini, carrot, mushrooms, onion, olives and basil leaves.
• Sit the chicken on top and sprinkle the stock powder on the vegetables and the chicken and season with salt and pepper.
• Cover the dish with a lid (microwave safe) or cling wrap and cook for 40 minutes on 90% power. I use an 1100watt oven but I wouldn't worry about altering the time if yours is less powerful.