HERB -TOMATO GRILLED CHICKEN (MICROWAVE VERSION)

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Herb -Tomato Grilled Chicken (microwave version) image

Microwave setting: HIGH 100% Always place the chicken with the meaty-side towards the edges of the rack or pan. Standing time might be necessary to complete the cooking. If you like a more crispy outside, finish cooking under the broiler.

Provided by Rev BJ Friley

Categories     Beef

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 chicken, 3 to 3 1/2 lbs., cut up
1 dash(es) salt
1 dash(es) black pepper
3 Tbsp fresh chopped basil or 2 tsp. dried basil leaves
BASTING SAUCE
2 Tbsp oil or melted butter
3/4 c tomato ketchup or chili sauce
2 Tbsp lemon juice
2 clove garlic, minced or pressed

Steps:

  • 1. Trim off excess fat from chicken pieces.
  • 2. Place chicken on a microsafe rack or in a pie plate.
  • 3. Sprinkle chicken with salt, pepper and basil leaves.
  • 4. Combine ingredients for basting sauce.
  • 5. Microwave chicken at HIGH power for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • 6. Remove from microwave. Baste chicken with sauce on both sides.
  • 7. Microwave chicken at HIGH power for 10 to 12 minutes, turning pieces over after 6 minutes and basting again with sauce on both sides.
  • 8. Check for doneness. Juices should run clear when pierced with a fork.
  • 9. Let chicken stand at least 5 minutes before serving.

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