Microwave Roast Chicken Recipe

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   Heat butter in a custard c. in microwave.

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   Mix paprika into melted butter.

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   Wash chicken (reserve giblets, these are best cooked conventionally).

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   Sprinkle inside of chicken with salt.

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   Cover ends of legs, tail, and wings with small pcs of saran wrap or possibly wax paper.

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   Place trivet on inverted saucer or possibly small casserole lid in 12 x 7 inch baking dish.

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   Place chicken breast side down on saucers.

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   Brush with butter.

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   Cover with waxed paper.

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    Cook 12 min.

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    Remove wax paper or possibly saran warp from legs, tail, and wings.

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    Turn chicken breast side up and brush with butter.

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    Cover with wax paper and cook 12 min more or possibly till meat thermometer registers 180 degrees (temperature will increase to 195 degrees during standing).

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    Don't USE MEAT THERMOMETER IN OVEN WHEN COOKING!

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    Remove chicken from oven; cover with aluminum foil and let stand 15 to 20 min before carving.

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    Note: For other weights of chicken, allow 8 min cooking time per lb..

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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