Should I Add Water When Microwaving Chicken in a Covered Baker?

[Bexs50]

Ok, you'll have to forgive the fact that I'm not the greatest or most creative cook! I have only cooked 2 or 3 whole chickens before in a regular (cheap) roasting pan. When I did those chickens, I seasoned them and then put them in the pan with about an inch or 2 of water...per instructions of my mother. They came out fine, but my question is for the new stoneware covered baker in the microwave...should I or could I add water to the pan before putting it in the microwave or is this a no-no, or maybe just not needed??

 

[gilliandanielle]

I don't think it is needed, but I have never done that!

 

[Paige Dixon]

The skin turns out really nice and crisp with a moist center. I think adding water would soften the skin.

 

[KYCHEF]

I made this without adding water and it was excellent!!!

 

[BethCooks4U]

There is no need to add water when making the chicken in the stone. The juices from the chicken keep it very moist.

 

[nikkijo]

I didn't add any water and it turned out very moist.