Cooking Chicken in DCB: 30 vs. 45 min.

[marykate1]

Hi Everyone,
Silly question and I know I have seen it somewhere, the 30 min. chicken, is that in the microwave and if it is, I cook a chicken in the DCB in 45 min. Is the 15 min. that big of a difference. I actually had a costumer ask this and I was a little stumped......thanks.

 

[urbnk8]

Yes, it is in the microwave.

It depends on the size of the chicken. I did a 5 lb. chicken and it took longer than 30 minutes. The recipe says 3-4 lb. chicken so I'm sure that is closer to the 30 minutes. I haven't tried that size yet.

 

[jrstephens]

The one time I did mine it took over 30 minutes. It also depends on the wattage of your microwave. They are not all the same. I am sure my mom's would cook in under 30 minutes b/c hers is new and powerful, mine is several years old.

 

[dianevill]

I just made a chicken in the microwave. It was 3 lbs, 7 oz. I microwaved it, lid on, for 30 minutes, and it's perfect. My microwave's wattage is 1100. Hope this kind of helps you to gauge your timing.

 

[Staci]

Hi there! I'm a Pampered Chef consultant and I'd be happy to answer your question. The 30 minute chicken recipe is actually designed for the oven, not the microwave. It's a great option for those days when you're short on time but still want a delicious and flavorful meal. The 15 minute difference may not seem like a lot, but it can make a difference in the texture and taste of the chicken. Plus, using the DCB allows for even cooking and browning of the chicken. I hope this helps and please let me know if you have any other questions! Happy cooking!