Microwave Chinese Chicken With Rice Recipe

Name: Microwave Chinese Chicken With Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole broiler-fryer chicken; 1/4 c. soy sauce, divided; 1 Tbsp. margarine, melted; 2 c. water; 2 Tbsp. diced onion; 2 chicken bouillon cubes; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 c. long grain rice; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 3 ribs celery, diagonally sliced; 1/8 medium onion, thinly sliced; 8 oz. fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced; 8 oz. snow peas pods (fresh or frozen)

Servings: persons

1 whole broiler-fryer chicken
1/4 c. soy sauce, divided
1 Tbsp. margarine, melted
2 c. water
2 Tbsp. diced onion
2 chicken bouillon cubes
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. long grain rice
1/2 tsp. pepper
3 ribs celery, diagonally sliced
1/8 medium onion, thinly sliced
8 oz. fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced
8 oz. snow peas pods (fresh or frozen)

1
In small saucepan over low heat, melt margarine.
2
Remove from heat and add 1 tablespoon of the soy sauce.
3
Brush chicken with sauce; reserve remaining portion.
4
In large, shallow microwave dish, place chicken on wooden trivet, breast side down.
5
Cover loosely with wax paper.
6
Microwave on Medium setting for 15 minutes.
7
Remove chicken from microwave and turn chicken breast side up.
8
Brush generously with soy-margarine sauce.
9
Cover with wax paper and continue to microwave on Medium setting for 15 minutes or until fork can be inserted in chicken with ease and leg moves freely when lifted or twisted.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole broiler-fryer chicken, 1/4 c. soy sauce, divided, 1 Tbsp. margarine, melted, 2 c. water, and more.

Yes, Microwave Chinese Chicken With Rice falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Microwave Chinese Chicken With Rice

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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