There are a lot of recipes for cooking chicken legs. They can be boiled, fried, baked in the oven, but the fastest option is baking in the microwave. In it they will remain juicy and retain their beneficial properties, and the cooking process will not take more than half an hour. How to cook chicken legs in the microwave? To do this, you need to choose the same medium-sized hams - this will make it easier to control the readiness of the dish. If they are different sizes, some of them will need to be cut into pieces.
Preliminary preparation of the product
- The chicken must be completely defrosted. It is advisable to defrost the product at room temperature. It is not recommended to immerse the chicken legs in hot water to achieve rapid defrosting (this will cause the bird to lose its flavor).
- Check the bird for metal objects. All paper clips and pieces of foil must be removed.
- Rinse the legs thoroughly under running water and then gently pat them dry with a paper towel. Make sure that no pieces of paper remain on the chicken.
Baking secrets
Various recipes are used to prepare poultry meat. Chicken in a sleeve in the microwave turns out especially soft and tender. This will take a little time, and you don’t need to use much effort. For this option, you only need 1 chicken (about 1 kilogram), 3 tablespoons of mayonnaise, 2 cloves of garlic and a little salt.
In this case, the owner will need to perform the following steps:
- Wash the chicken, dry it with a towel, and then rub it on all sides with salt and chopped garlic.
- After this, the carcass should be coated with mayonnaise and left in this state for about an hour. The meat should be well marinated.
- Carefully transfer the prepared chicken into a sleeve and secure its edges.
- Place the workpiece on a dish and put it in the microwave for half an hour. Baking should be carried out at a power of at least 800 W. If you want the chicken to have a golden brown crust, then 5-7 minutes before the end of the process the sleeve will need to be cut.
The recipe is very simple and even a novice housewife can handle it.
For baking in the microwave, choose not too large legs of the same size - this will make it easier to control the degree of their readiness. Pieces that are too large can be chopped into pieces.
Chicken legs with sour cream
You will need: - 2 chicken thighs; - 0.5 cups of sour cream; - 2 cloves of garlic; - a mixture of Provençal herbs; - salt; - freshly ground black pepper.
Wash and dry the legs, then rub with salt and ground black pepper. Brush the chicken with sour cream. Cut the garlic into plastic pieces and place on the bottom of the mold. Place the legs on top and sprinkle them with a mixture of Provençal herbs.
Place the pan in the microwave without covering it with a lid and turn on the oven at full power. Cook chicken for 7 minutes. Then cover it with a lid and bake the legs for another 10 minutes. Let the chicken sit in the microwave for another 5 minutes, then place it on a platter, garnish with herbs and serve.
Spicy chicken legs with pepper
Try making spicy chicken legs with chili peppers. The recipe includes a minimum of ingredients, and the chicken turns out very tender and pleasant to the taste.
You will need: - 2 legs; - 1 tablespoon of olive oil; - hot chili pepper; - salt.
Wash the legs, dry them and brush with olive oil. Place them in a mold, sprinkle with salt and ground chili pepper. Place the pan in the microwave for 15 minutes using the “microwave plus grill” setting. It makes it possible to bake chicken with a golden brown crust.
Prefer Indian style chicken? Swap chili powder for curry powder
Check the doneness of the legs by piercing them with a fork. If the meat is damp, cover the pan with a lid and cook the dish for another 5-7 minutes.
Recipes for cooking chicken legs for the microwave with grill
If your microwave has a grill, the number of recipes will expand significantly. Try to cook delicious and tender chicken legs, drumsticks and thighs.
Grilled chicken legs with crispy crust
- Prepare chicken legs (4 pieces), rinse them with water. To prevent the skin from bursting during cooking, pierce the surface in several places with a sharp object (knife or fork).
- Marinate: place the legs in a large saucepan and add salt. In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise and chicken seasoning (you can use any seasoning you like). Generously coat the chicken legs with the mixture. For those who like a crispy crust, we recommend sprinkling additional seasoning on top.
- Leave the chicken legs to marinate for several hours. To achieve the best result, the minimum marinating period should be at least an hour.
- Visually assess how marinated the meat is. Chicken legs should be well saturated with seasoning. Place in a shallow microwave-safe bowl; no lid is needed.
- Place the dish in the microwave. The total cooking time for chicken legs in the microwave with grill is approximately 12 minutes.
- Set the “Microwave+Grill” mode, power 800 W. After 6 minutes, turn off the oven, carefully remove the dish with the legs and turn them over. Then cook the legs in the microwave for another 6 minutes.
Adviсe
We recommend listening to several recommendations from the pros.
For the marinade you can use wine, kefir, orange juice. The acidic environment makes the meat soft.
It is better not to pour brine when using the “Grill” program.
Turn the legs over using tongs or a wooden stick.
To check the readiness of chicken meat, you need to pierce it with a fork or toothpick. If clear liquid oozes from the puncture, the product is ready.
In microwave ovens it is difficult to get a golden color to the dish, so to do this you need to turn the meat several times or adjust the power.
How to cook chicken legs in the microwave, watch the video below.
How to cook “Chicken legs in the microwave”
If necessary, defrost the chicken first and place the legs in a microwave-safe dish, not tightly adjacent to each other.
Rub each leg with salt and pepper, or use any seasonings you like.
You can also rub the outside of the legs with garlic, or cut it into thin slices and place them in different places under the skin.
Lubricate each leg on top with mayonnaise, and place it in the microwave oven, placing it on a low rack. Bake for 15-20 minutes.
Once this time has passed, turn on the “grill” mode for another 15-20 minutes, and as soon as the crust appears golden brown, turn off the microwave.
All! Appetizing, delicious chicken legs are ready. Serve immediately. Bon appetit!
