Italian Microwave Chicken Recipes

MICROWAVE CHICKEN BREASTS ITALIAN

Steps:

• 1. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in a skillet with onion and pepper. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add oregano, salt, black and cayenne peppers, capers and sugar. Cook as additional 2 minutes. 2. Transfer contents of skillet to a food processor and puree. Add remaining oil and balsamic. Taste and correct seasoning. (Recipe can be done ahead to this point) 3. Place chicken breasts in a microwave-oven proof dish or pie plate large enough to hold them in a single layer. Pour sauce over the chicken, cover the casserole loosely with waxed paper and cook on high power for 4 minutes. Turn the chicken, recover and cook an additional 4 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through but still juicy. Partially rotate the dish after 2, 4 and 6 minutes. Set aside for 2 minutes. 4. Spoon 1 or 2 chicken breasts and sauce onto heated plates. Serve with rice or steamed potatoes. NOTES : My MC II shows 28.4 CFF Recipe by: Chicago Trib 1/7/1996 Posted to EAT-LF Digest by PatHanneman on Mar 11, 1999,

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.

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.

EASY ITALIAN CHICKEN II

Steps:

• To Marinate: Pour salad dressing into a large, resealable plastic bag. Add chicken breasts, seal bag and shake to coat. Place in refrigerator for at least 1 hour or overnight (the longer you marinate, the more taste the chicken will absorb).
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Remove chicken from bag, discarding remaining marinade. Place chicken in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear. Note: Turn chicken occasionally while baking.

LOGA'S MICROWAVE CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large, round microwave safe casserole dish combine the ketchup, curry powder and cayenne powder and mix together. Add chicken pieces and turn to coat. Arrange chicken legs in a fan, with the thin part of the legs in the center of the dish. Cover and cook in the microwave on high for 12 to 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.

MICROWAVE CHICKEN PARMESAN

Steps:

• In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the tomato sauce, Italian seasoning and garlic powder. Cover and microwave on high for 2 minutes; stir. Cook at 50% power for 3-5 minutes or until mixture simmers, stirring once; set aside. , In a bowl, combine the crumbs, Parmesan cheese and parsley. Dip the chicken into egg, then roll in the crumb mixture. Place in a lightly greased shallow 3-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 10-12 minutes, rotating a half turn after 5 minutes. , Pour tomato mixture over chicken; sprinkle with mozzarella. Cook, uncovered, at 50% power for 3-5 minutes or until meat juices run clear.