Deep Covered Baker 30 Minute Chicken

By Mague

Ingredients

• Chicken
• 1 whole chicken
• (3 1/2-4 pounds)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Seasoning Mixture OR
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• Pampered Pantry Seasonings
• Southwestern Mix
• Italian Mix
• Rosemary Herb Mix
• Jamaican Jerk Rub
• Sweet & Smoky BBQ Rub
• Crushed Peppercorn & Garlic Rub
• Bell Pepper & Herb Rub

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from sn129w.snt129.mail.live.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Lightly spray Deep Covered Baker with oil using Kitchen Spritzer. Remove and discard giblets and neck from chicken cavity. Rinse chicken with cold water; pat dry with paper towels. Trim excess fat using Kitchen

Shears, if necessary. Tie ends of legs together with cotton string. Lift wing tips up toward neck; then tuck under back of chicken. Place chicken on Cutting Board; brush with oil using Chef’s Silicone Basting Brush.

2. For seasoning mixture, combine ingredients in Prep Bowl; mix well. Completely coat outside of chicken with seasoning mixture. Place chicken, breast side up, in baker.

3. Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH 25-30 minutes or until Pocket Thermometer registers 165°F in thickest part of breast and juices run clear. Remove from microwave. Cover with lid and let rest 10 minutes (temperature will rise to 170°F).

Variations:

1. All-in-One Chicken Dinner - Prepare chicken as directed above and place in baker. Combine 1 cup each celery and carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces, and 3 cups red or russet potatoes, cut into 2-inch pieces, in Classic Batter Bowl. Toss with additional seasoning, if desired. Arrange vegetables around chicken. Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH 35-40 minutes or until Pocket Thermometer registers 165oF in thickest part of breast and juices run clear. Remove from microwave. Cover with lid and let rest 10 minutes (temperature will rise to 170°F).

2. Lightened-up 30-Minute Chicken - Carefully remove skin from chicken; season as recipe directs. Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH 20-25 minutes or until Pocket Thermometer registers 165°F in thickest part of breast and juices run clear. Remove from microwave. Cover with lid and let rest 10 minutes (temperature will rise to 170°F).