*  Exported from  MasterCook  *
 
                    Microwave Chicken Teriyaki in a Bag
 
 Recipe By     : Jo Anne Merrill
 Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:35
 Categories    : Microwave
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    3      pounds        whole chicken
      1/4  cup           soy sauce
      1/3  cup           honey
      1/3  cup           dry sherry
    1      tablespoon    cornstarch
                         microwave cooking bag
 
      1. Into the cooking bag, place soy sauce, honey and sherry. Add whole
 chicken to bag and tie securely. Place the bag into a 2-quart oblong glass
 baking dish. Refrigerate for 2 hours, turn the bag 2-3 times to allow
 marinade to reach all surfaces of the chicken.
      2. When ready to microwave, cut a slit in the bag near the closure. If
 you are using a temperature probe, insert through the slit into the thickest
 part of the thigh. Avoid touching the bone. 
      3. Microwave at medium high until temperature reaches 190 degrees, or
 about 20 minutes. Temperature varies so check after about 17 minutes. Remove
 chicken from microwave.
      4. Prepare the sauce. Into a 1-quart glass measuring cup stir together
 2 tablespoons water and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Cut off one corner of the
 cooking bag and drain the juices into the measuring cup with the cornstarch
 and water. Microwave on high power for 2 minutes, stirring after one minute.
 Sauce should be thick and clear.
      5. Chicken should stand in bag for 10 minutes; remove bag carefully,
 and place chicken on serving platter. Pour sauce over chicken and serve
 immediately.
 
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 Serving Ideas : Good with streamed rice and a green vegetable.
 
 NOTES : You will need a cooking bag designed for the microwave for this
  recipe.