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How to Cook Chicken in the Microwave

How to cook chicken in the microwave is just what you need to know how to do when you need shredded chicken in a hurry.
Course Chicken
Cuisine American
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings 2 cups
Calories 257kcal
Author Leigh Anne Wilkes

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts skinless, boneless
  • salt and pepper
  • water

Instructions

  • Pound chicken breasts between two sheets of wax paper to make them thinner and more even in thickness.
  • Place chicken in a dish and fill dish with water so the water level comes up about 1/3 of the way on the chicken.
  • Cover with wax paper or plastic wrap and cook in microwave on high for 4-5 minutes per breast.  Use a thermometer to check temperature.  Meat should be 165 degrees F.
  • Allow to cool and then shred or slice.

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Nutrition

Calories: 257kcal | Protein: 47g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 262mg | Potassium: 836mg | Vitamin A: 70IU | Vitamin C: 2.7mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.8mg