Thirty-Minute Chicken

Name: Thirty-Minute Chicken
Yield: 4-6 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp + 2 tsp (25 mL) olive oil, divided; 1 whole chicken, giblets removed (4-5 lbs./1.8-2.25 kg); 1 tbsp (15 mL) all-purpose flour; 1 tsp (5 mL) paprika; ½ tsp (2 mL) garlic powder; ½ tsp (2 mL) salt; ¼ tsp (1 mL) coarsely ground black pepper; ¼ tsp (1 mL) dried thyme leaves

Our Deep Covered Baker and a flavorful seasoning mixture make this chicken easy and irresistible. This quick microwave method is a real time-saver, perfect for a weeknight meal or when a recipe calls for cooked chicken.

Ingredients

1 tbsp + 2 tsp (25 mL) olive oil, divided
1 whole chicken, giblets removed (4-5 lbs./1.8-2.25 kg)

1 tbsp (15 mL) all-purpose flour
1 tsp (5 mL) paprika
½ tsp (2 mL) garlic powder
½ tsp (2 mL) salt
¼ tsp (1 mL) coarsely ground black pepper
¼ tsp (1 mL) dried thyme leaves

Directions

Lightly grease the Fully Glazed Deep Covered Baker with 2 tsp (10 mL) of the oil. For the chicken, tie the ends of the legs together with cotton string. Lift the wing tips up toward the neck, then tuck them under the back of the chicken. Place the chicken on a cutting board and brush with the remaining oil.
For the seasoning mixture, combine the ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. Completely coat the outside of the chicken with the seasoning mixture. Place the chicken, breast side up, in the baker.
Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer registers 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the breast and the juices run clear. Remove the baker from the microwave. Cover with the lid and let stand 10 minutes.

Yield:

4-6 servings

Nutrients per serving:

Calories 490, Total Fat 29 g, Saturated Fat 8 g, Cholesterol 165 mg, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 52 g, Sodium 450 mg, Fiber 0 g

Cook's Tips:

Remove the chicken from the microwave a few minutes early to finish cooking in the oven. Bake at 450°F (230°C) for 10-12 minutes to crisp up and brown the skin.