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Default microwaving chicken

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"ben" > wrote:

> How long should I cook a chicken breast (sri, not sure of the weight) in a
> 800w microwave?
>
> I just experimented with one for 2 minutes, and it is 'white' throughout'
> after 2 mins, ie no pinkness, so is that the test? Or should it have longer?


Is the chicken done? How does it taste? If it tastes done, 2 minutes is
enough for that size piece of chicken. With microwave ovens, you really
have to experiment and learn how YOUR oven works with the food YOU
prefer to cook.