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Cooking chicken in MW
On 10/21/2017 11:43 AM, KenK wrote:
> Casa lo pensa > wrote in
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>> On 10/20/2017 11:18 AM, KenK wrote:
>>> Casa lo pensa > wrote in
>>> news
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>>>> On 10/19/2017 12:59 PM, Ophelia wrote:
>>>>> "Ed Pawlowski"ÀšÃ‚Â* wrote in message
>>>>> ...
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>>>>> On 10/19/2017 9:37 AM, KenK wrote:
>>>>>> My oven is broken and I want some breaded roasted/baked chicken
>>>>>> thighs. Is
>>>>>> there a way to make something like that in my Kenmore Elite MW? It
>>>>>> has a convection setting but it's a PITA to use. There is a
>>>>>> simpler Auto Roast setting that uses the convection but the only
>>>>>> poultry settings it has are turkey breasts and whole chicken.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Suggestions? I also have an ancient little toaster oven. I wonder
>>>>>> if it would work for this? I've not used it for decades. Can't
>>>>>> remember what it was used for.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> TIA
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Either can work.ÀšÃ‚Â* My first choice would be the toaster oven.ÀšÃ‚
>>>>> Just don't set the temp too high or the outside will burn before
>>>>> the inside get done.
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>>>>> In the microwave, use one of the chicken setting but keep an eye on
>>>>> it so it does not get overdone.ÀšÃ‚Â* It will use a low power
>>>>> microwave yet use real heat for better exture.
>>>>>
>>>>> ==
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>>>>> He does have a convection setting.ÀšÃ‚Â* On mine, I can use both
>>>>> convection and MW at the same time.ÀšÃ‚Â* I haven't used it much but
>>>>> it is good.
>>>>>
>>>>> It gets the speed of the MW and the heat of the convection.
>>>>>
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>>>> Might not be the same model, but:
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>>>> https://c.shld.net/assets/docs/spin_prod_833476512.pdf
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>>>> pgs. 27-31
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>>> Sinilar working. Probably this manual is for a newer model. My manual
>>> doesn't go into nearly that much detail.
>>>
>>> The biggest problem with my oven is it takes a VERY long time to
>>> reach the required temperature, and when it does even sitting next to
>>> it I can barely hear it beep. Very annoying. Be nice if I could set
>>> the temp and come back later to see if it's ready, like a regular
>>> oven, but this one only has that elusive beep. No message and it
>>> switches out of convection mode if I don't almost immediately start
>>> baking after it preheats.
>>>
>>>
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>> That's a pain, they do say to preheat the pan, but I'd microwave to
>> almost done (140F) and then finish in a fry pan with some hot oil.
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>> That or the toaster oven.
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>> Good luck!
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> Your first suggestion sounds good.
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It's sort of a sous vide style answer...
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