A microwave in the kitchen is a very convenient thing. With its help, you can not only quickly heat up the prepared food, but also prepare a lot of tasty food for the dinner table at least quickly and tasty. We have already analyzed the technology of cooking dishes cooked in a slow cooker. And now the time has come when we will learn how to cook unique dishes in the microwave.
Let's start with the most beloved most of us - chicken meat. To cook an appetizing dinner you only need to spend half an hour, while you will only watch most of this time. Based on what kind of microwave is in your kitchen, you can choose the right recipe for you.
Recipe 1: Chicken in the microwave with mushrooms
Ingredients Required:
- mushrooms - 200 g;
- chicken legs - 2 pcs.
- potatoes - 3-4 pieces;
- garlic - 2-3 slices;
- kari - 0.5 tsp;
- coriander - 1 tsp;
- bay leaf - 2 pcs;
- salt and pepper to your liking.
Preparation Method:
To prepare this dish, you definitely need special dishes that are designed specifically for the microwave. So, wash the legs and lay them on a towel so that the meat is dry. While it is drying, prepare the garlic, and skip it through the garlic press or finely chop it with the edge of a knife.
Mix it with curry powder, coriander, salt and pepper. Rub a mixture of chicken legs and put in a special dish. Peel the potatoes, cut into small slices or cubes. We do the same with mushrooms and put everything around the legs on a plate. Salt a little on top and close the lid. Put the dish in the microwave and set 15 minutes for cooking at a power of 600 watts. Basically, everything, but ... If you want your dish to be juicy, then you would like to recommend every 5 minutes to open the microwave oven door and water the dish with selected juice during cooking. I wish you all bon appetite!
Recipe 2: Chicken in the microwave with tomatoes and potatoes
An affordable and simple recipe for cooking this dish is likely to interest any housewife.
Ingredients Required:
- chicken meat - 400 g;
- medium sized potatoes - 300 g;
- tomatoes - 200 g;
- onions - 2 pcs;
- chicken eggs - 2 pieces;
- rosemary - 2 tsp;
- parsley, salt and pepper.
Preparation Method:
Cut the meat into beautiful chunks, rinse well and dry. A little seasoning it with salt and put in a deep glass dish for microwave. Pour some water just enough to cover the meat. Cover the dishes with a lid and send them in the microwave. We set 1.5 minutes at a power of 800 watts.
Prepare the remaining ingredients. Cut the onion into rings, chop the tomatoes and cut the potatoes into slices. Season with rosemary, salt and pepper and send in a bowl for meat. Again we set the power to 800 watts and the timer - 5 minutes. During this time, all the ingredients should be soft to the touch.
Beat the eggs with a fork, salt them and fill the dish. Sent again in the microwave for another 2 minutes. We will decorate the finished dish on top with chopped parsley and serve it to the table.
Recipe 3: Microwave Chicken - Fried
For those who love crisp.
Ingredients Required:
- chicken - 1 pc;
- Camembert cheese - 150 g;
- bacon - 2 slices;
- ground ginger - 70 g;
- mustard - 2 tbsp;
- honey - 2 tbsp.
Preparation Method:
Prepare all the ingredients. Grate cheese, grind bacon pieces and mix both ingredients. Add to them 1 tbsp. mustard and ground almonds. Now we arm ourselves with a sharp little knife, and gently lifting the skin of the hen, evenly spread it over the meat. Pay attention to the mixture fell on all sites! Now we will knit a string of chicken legs. Mix a tablespoon of mustard with honey and rub the skin of the carcass. We ship the carefully prepared chicken to a heat-resistant stand and set it in the microwave for 40 minutes. Power process - 500 watts. After 20 minutes, turn the chicken over and continue to cook in the same mode. When the signal sounds, choose the chicken from the oven, wrap it all in foil and send it again in the microwave for another 10 minutes in the same mode. Well, that's all - the process is over. Unfold your ruddy chicken and can serve.
Recipe 4: Chicken in the microwave (wings)
This recipe can help you out at the moment when guests suddenly come to you. Preparing quickly, and the result is excellent.
Ingredients Required:
- chicken wings
- favorite spices,
- curry for color,
- mayonnaise, salt and pepper.
Preparation Method:
So, wash the wings, cut them into 2 parts and wipe dry with a napkin. Now they need to be salted, dipped in mayonnaise, sprinkled with their favorite spices and curry for color. Put the prepared wings on a flat plate, tightly pressed to each other. Sent for 15 minutes in the microwave and we get a great result.
Recipe 5: Chicken in a microwave (chicken)
In just 20 minutes you can cook juicy and rosy chicken legs in the microwave. Perfect with vegetable side dish.
Ingredients Required:
- chicken legs - 4 pcs;
- soy sauce - 2 tbsp. L .;
- honey - 1 tbsp .;
- garlic - 2 slices;
- vinegar - 0.5 tsp;
- paprika and curry - 2 pinches;
- vegetable oil - 1 tbsp.
Preparation Method:
First, wash the legs and gently dry them with a towel. With all the above ingredients, we will prepare the mixture and thoroughly rub the dried chicken legs. Put in a dish for the microwave and close them with a lid. Send to the oven for 10 minutes, and set the full capacity. After 10 minutes, remove the lid, and the legs are sent again for 10 minutes in the same mode. If in your microwave the function “cooking chicken” is provided, then you can safely use it. Chicken legs are ready, and you just need to serve with any garnish and decorate with a sprig of parsley.
Recipe 6: Grilled Chicken in a Microwave
Prepare: chicken and a mixture of favorite seasonings. In the store today you can easily buy a special blend.
Preparation:
As you understand, for cooking this dish you need a microwave with a grill. So. Prepare the chicken, rinse and dry. Rub the carcass with the prepared mixture. Wrap the tips of the wings and legs with foil and tie them up with a thread so that the foil does not fly off in the process. Put the carcass on a special grill. Do not forget to put a plate under the grate in the oven so that the juice can flow into it. On the panel, select the appropriate button and wait for the end of the process. The cooking time of such a chicken depends on the model of your microwave.
Chicken in the microwave - secrets and tips from the best chefs
- To get the chicken beautiful and ruddy crust. We recommend to rub the skin with curry powder or red paprika.
- If you bake a chicken under the grill, then carefully wrap the tips of the wings and legs with foil to prevent from burning.
