Chicken breast in the microwave
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. The fillet cooks in the microwave in just a few minutes. You can add various spices, seasonings, cheese filling, chopped herbs, etc. It is advisable to flip the fillet halfway through cooking so that it cooks evenly in its own juices. Be sure to remove any pits from the flesh if present. The ready dish can be served at once.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the listed ingredients. If you are using several fillets, still cook them one at a time in the bag, not all at once.
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Step 2
Rinse the fillet under water and dry with paper towels. Cut it in half, without cutting all the way through, and open it like a book.
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Step 3
Salt and pepper, place bay leaves or any other filling: cheese, chopped herbs, cottage cheese, etc. Keep in mind that bay leaves should be removed after cooking.
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Step 4
Close the fillet again by joining its halves. If desired, secure them with wooden toothpicks to prevent the fillet from opening during cooking.
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Step 5
Place it in a plastic bag and seal it tightly to create a vacuum inside. Put the bag with the fillet on the microwave tray, place a protective microwave-safe plastic lid on top, and set the timer for 5 minutes. Since microwave power levels may vary, it's best to cook the fillet in short intervals.
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Step 6
Then flip it to the other side and turn the appliance on again for 5 minutes. Check for doneness, and if needed, turn it on for another 5 minutes. Usually, a medium-sized fillet is ready within 15 minutes. Be careful—the bag will be very hot! Carefully open the bag and transfer the meat onto a plate or cutting board. Remove the bay leaves.
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Step 7
Slice the fillet into pieces, serve with porridge, pasta, vegetable salad, or sauce. Enjoy your meal!