The Incredible 30-Minute Chicken

Directions

1. Lightly spray Deep Covered Baker or microwave-safe baker with oil.
2. Remove and discard giblets and neck from chicken cavity. Rinse chicken with cold water; pat dry with paper towels. Trim excess fat, 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.
3. For seasoning mixture, combine ingredients in bowl; mix well. Completely coat outside of chicken with seasoning mixture. Place chicken, breast side up, in baker.
4. Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH 25-30 minutes or until thermometer registers 175F in thickest part of breast and juices run clear. Remove from microwave.
5. Cover with baker lid (or foil) and let rest 10 minutes (temperature will rise to 185F).

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

Variation:
Lightened-up 30-Minute Chicken - Carefully remove skin from chicken; season as recipe directs. Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH 20-25 minutes or until thermometer registers 175F in thickest part of breast and juices run clear. Remove from microwave. Cover with lid and let rest 10 minutes (temperature will rise to 185F).

Nutrients per serving: Calories 330, Total Fat 15 g, Saturated Fat 3.5 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 44g, Sodium 420 mg, Fiber 0 g

Recipe and photo courtesy Pampered Chef.