How to make Microwave Boiled Skinless/Boneless Chicken

An easy way to make Boiled Chicken using only your microwave in less than 20 minutes!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Microwave safe Dish with lid
• Boneless/Skinless Chicken of your choice
• Favorite Seasoning
• Water

1. Place your favorite seasoning in the bottom of your microwave safe dish
   * The amount will vary by your personal tastes

2. Place your Chicken on top of the seasoning in the Microwave Safe dish

3. Place in the Microwave with the lid off then add the water about half way up the Microwave safe dish.
   *Remember, water rises when it's heated do not overfill!

4. Place lid on container and turn on Microwave on High for approximately 12 minutes

5. Carefully open the lid with a thick towel or hand mitt being careful of the steam and hot water on the lid.
   
   Adjust the chicken in the container and check for completely cooked through

6. If needed put lid back on and cook on high for approximately 5 minutes

7. Let stand 2 minutes for the meat to rest you may leave in the Microwave safe dish or put on a plate.

8. Enjoy!

Tips & Warnings

• Microwave times will vary by Microwave
• Adjust amount of spices to taste
• Be sure to check for cooked completely through before eating
• Always wash your hands properly before and after touching chicken
• Defrosting chicken is not necessary if using boneless/skinless chicken
• Microwave Safe Dish will be hot
• Watch out for steam/hot water on lid when opening

[huanton]

on 10/22/2008 Good article. Great tips!

[Aries0681]

on 9/19/2008 Wow! It looks so easy. I am the one chicken eater.

Great info. I AM gonna try it. Five stars!

[krazigirl79]

on 9/19/2008 Good tips- chicken can be so tough to cook in the microwave. One other suggestion- The Pampered Chef kitchenware has an awesome cooker that is their stoneware- you can cook it in the microwave without even adding water, and it turns out yummy and juicy and cooks FAST!