On Jun 18, 2:15*am, Tommy Joe > wrote:
> * *I have a question that seems stupid. *But my belief is that there
> is no such thing as a stupid question. *So here it is. *I've been
> buying those over-priced microwave steamer bags since they came out,
> mainly, almost exclusively, for steaming chicken. *Now when I go to
> the stores I see the large size is hard to find, all they have is
> medium. *A stocker at one store told me they're getting ready to stop
> selling them. *I had a feeling that might happen because I always
> thought they were over-priced anyway. *Usually I steam 3 half breasts
> at a time. *Can't I do that in a regular plastic container like the
> one I put the steamed chicken into after it comes out of the bag? *How
> about if I buy 3 cheap ones in a set at WalMart, then poke little
> holes in the lid to let the steam out? *I'd appreciate some answers on
> this before I blow my brains out and leave them steaming on the
> pavement.
>
> Tommy Joe

Just put the chicken breasts on a plate, made out of china, or glass,
or plastic, or paper, then cover with plastic wrap or waxed paper, and
cook them in the microwave.

You don't need a special device. This also works for pieces of fish.

Susan B.