How to Microwave a Whole Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients
7
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Nutrition
857
Calories
Total time
45
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 3 1/2 lbs chicken
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper (or more to taste)
  • 1/4 tsp thyme (to taste)
  • 1/4 tsp sage (to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp rosemary (to taste)

Directions:

  1. Using kitchen shears or a sharp knife, remove most of the skin from the chicken. This is easier than it sounds, especially with scissors.
  2. Place chicken breast side up in a microwavable pan (Pyrex is great).
  3. Mix salt and spices and rub all over the outer surfaces of the chicken.
  4. Place onion inside cavity (be sure to remove the gizzard bag first!).
  5. Set microwave power on 70% (or medium high).
  6. Microwave for about 10 minutes per pound, so 35 minutes for a 3.5 lb bird, 50 minutes for a 5 lb-er, etc.
  7. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting, then enjoy! Do make sure the breast meat closest to the bone is cooked; the legs will be done before the center.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 857.24 Kcal (3589 kJ)
Calories from fat 535.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 59.54g 92%
Cholesterol 357.13mg 119%
Sodium 676.73mg 28%
Potassium 795.3mg 17%
Total Carbs 2.72g 1%
Sugars 1.1g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.66g 3%
Protein 71.74g 143%
Vitamin C 13.9mg 23%
Iron 4mg 22%
Calcium 52.5mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 201.37 Kcal (843 kJ)
Calories from fat 125.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.99g 92%
Cholesterol 83.89mg 119%
Sodium 158.97mg 28%
Potassium 186.82mg 17%
Total Carbs 0.64g 1%
Sugars 0.26g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.15g 3%
Protein 16.85g 143%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 23%
Iron 0.9mg 22%
Calcium 12.3mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 22
    Points
  • 22
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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