Microwaved Chicken?!

geeza · 6 Nov 2007 at 13:53

Someone at work just explained a way to cook chicken thats suppose to be really good, healthy and quick-

Put frozen or normal chicken breast in a bowl
Fill with boiling water so it covers it
Cover bowl with cling film
Microwave on full power for 8 minutes if frozen

Im presuming about 6 or 7 minutes if not frozen

He said the chicken then cuts like butter and tastes great with some spices.

Has anyone ever done this, it sounds interesting at best

Glaucus · 6 Nov 2007 at 13:55

it's basically poached chicken which is great, but in a microwave yuck, he obviously has no taste.

.Kencs · 6 Nov 2007 at 13:55

im really weary about cooking my food especially chicken so i *** stick to the oven...but go ahead and try it, if ** not online tomorrow, it didnt go too well lol

richard smith · 6 Nov 2007 at 13:55

In my experience, microwaved chicken tastes and has the texture of rubber

camels5 · 6 Nov 2007 at 13:57

richard smith said:
In my experience, microwaved chicken tastes and has the texture of rubber

quoted for the truth.

Azagoth · 6 Nov 2007 at 13:57

Oh god no! Poached/steamed chicken is evil 'healthy food'! You need it cooked properly, i.e. under the grill or in the oven so that the skin goes all crispy and you can make real chicken gravy from the fat.

.Kencs · 6 Nov 2007 at 13:58

Azagoth I totally agree.....Ummmm, im peckish for chicken now lol

Tefal · 6 Nov 2007 at 13:58

what power microwave?

geeza · 6 Nov 2007 at 13:58

I might try it anyway. He asked him if it went like rubber and he said suprisingly not. (as long as you dont overcook it)

geeza · 6 Nov 2007 at 13:59

Tefal said:
what power microwave?

standard is it 650 or something? not those new ultra powered ones with grills and stuff

Glaucus · 6 Nov 2007 at 14:02

Azagoth said:
Oh god no! Poached/steamed chicken is evil 'healthy food'!

No it's not, just needs to be used in the right dishes.Use skinless and put it in curries, Best way to do chicken for curries. But that's because you need a strong flavour sauce for poached chicken, but it's so tender and moist.

Tefal · 6 Nov 2007 at 14:03

hmm how long you think for 800w for unfrozen chicken? might pick some up in an hour on my way back from lectures

Cybermyk · 6 Nov 2007 at 14:06

I don't think I'd be happy if the meat didn't get up to 70c in the middle.

NokkonWud · 6 Nov 2007 at 14:07

It's not a regular Microwavization (it's a word now!) of chicken, it's poaching the chicken, the water will keep it moist rather than cooking it dry.

The Dread Pirate · 6 Nov 2007 at 14:11

Ugh Airline food! I'd never eat the stuff unless the plane went down I was stranded and I'd already eaten the crew and the rest of the passengers!

Scam · 6 Nov 2007 at 14:12

Only 8 minutes for a frozen chicken breast? Even in a microwave i wouldnt trust that. In my opinion, the only thing microwaves are good for is veg and maybe scrambled eggs (oh no, not that again!)

Tom0 · 6 Nov 2007 at 14:12

ewww greasy

NokkonWud · 6 Nov 2007 at 14:13

I wouldn't say that. 8 minutes sounds about right. Microwaves produce an incredible level of heat, especially when it's boiling water very quickly.

geeza · 6 Nov 2007 at 14:46

Might try it tonight along with corned beef hash a la johnny. Or maybe tomorrow morning before i go to work

I know ill cook the chicken tonight and save it for tomorrow when i go to work

jamief · 6 Nov 2007 at 14:53

Once you've done it, make sure you let us know how it is okay