Easy Microwave Chicken with Orange and Ginger

Tasty, juicy, very aromatic. Hastily. Baking chicken in the microwave in a bag is easy. In just 15 minutes you will have a delicious and satisfying dinner. The orange juice makes the chicken very flavorful, and the ginger adds a slight piquancy to the dish.
cook time: 1h 20 min
Ava Prescott
Easy Microwave Chicken with Orange and Ginger

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

210
Calories
16g
Fat
1g
Carbs
16g
Protein

Ingredients (6 portions)

Basic:

Garlic 3 clove
Salt (taste) 0.5 tsp
Ground black pepper to taste
Oranges 1 pc
Ginger (or 10 grams fresh) 0.5 tsp
Chicken (thighs, legs or whole legs) 1 kg

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to microwave chicken in a baking bag? Prepare the necessary ingredients. You can use whole chicken legs, drumsticks or thighs. I baked the drumsticks. Rinse the chicken under cool water and pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Instead of dried ginger, I used fresh ginger, grating it first on a fine grater. You can also add other spices to your taste.

Step 2

Step 2
Mix ginger, salt and ground black pepper in a separate container. If you are using additional spices, add them at this stage as well.

Step 3

Step 3
Squeeze the juice out of the orange in a way convenient for you. If desired, you can strain it through a sieve to get rid of any pulp particles.

Step 4

Step 4
Peel the garlic cloves and pass through a press.

Step 5

Step 5
Place the chicken in a bowl of a suitable size, add spices, garlic, orange juice and mix everything thoroughly. If you have time, leave the chicken to marinate for about one hour.

Step 6

Step 6
Place the chicken in a baking bag and pour the marinade over it. Tie the bag, inflating it slightly so it doesnʼt touch the top of the chicken. If the clips included are not suitable for use in the microwave, you can tie the bag with regular thread. Pierce it in several places so that it does not burst during baking. Place the bag on a large plate and microwave.

Step 7

Step 7
Microwave the chicken at maximum power (I use 1000 W) for 15 minutes.

Step 8

Step 8
After 15 minutes, check the meat for doneness — when pierced, clear juice will flow out of it. If necessary, increase the time by another 5-10 minutes. In my case, 15 minutes was enough.

Step 9

Step 9
Serve the chicken baked in the microwave in a bag hot with any side dish. Bon appetit!

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