Author Topic: Can I microwave chicken in the box it came in? (Read 3710 times)

darkbrowneggs · « **on:** February 06, 2014, 04:03:30 pm »

As you all may know I am new to microwaving.. I bought Phoebe some chicken legs from Asda which came in a plastic box with clear clinglfilmy type top. If I put some holes in the top can I just microwave as is on a plastic plate? And how long for?

Greenerlife · « **Reply #1 on:** February 06, 2014, 04:12:05 pm »

Depends how flimsy the plastic is. If it is too flimsy it will just melt. i would put the chicken on a plate, then cover it with cling film, pierce it and cook.

doganjo · « **Reply #2 on:** February 06, 2014, 05:00:45 pm »

She can have them raw but once you cook them you will have to pick the bones out!

Agreed re not using wrapping - only veges usually come in a bag suitable for microwaving unless it specifically says so. All sorts of nasties in some plastics.

darkbrowneggs · « **Reply #3 on:** February 06, 2014, 05:06:30 pm »

Oh - so when I buy say sugar snap peas and sweetcorn and they come in a box I can microwave them in that?

Greenerlife · « **Reply #4 on:** February 06, 2014, 05:40:30 pm »

Quote from: darkbrowneggs on February 06, 2014, 05:06:30 pm

Oh - so when I buy say sugar snap peas and sweetcorn and they come in a box I can microwave them in that?

Only if it says so on the bag! Some of the plastic vegs come in is 'crispy' and is suitable for microwaving - others are not - but if it is suitable it will say so.

shygirl · « **Reply #5 on:** February 06, 2014, 06:12:05 pm »

microwaving chicken is rather dodgy as the microwave may not cook it thoroughly with hot spots and raw spots. i havent cooked chicken like this in a microwave but id imagine you would have to get the right power and check it before eating. if its for the dog then its not so bad. but i wouldnt leave it in the plastic packaging and rmember their is a plastic/cardboard sheet inside the box too. iv defrosted mince and found the plastic box tends to melt.

cooked sweetcorn can be heated up in a bowl but uncooked sweetcorn and uncooked mangetout need either steam or water to help them cook. putting them in a bowl with hot water and clingfilm would work.
i wouldnt use the wrapper it was bought in as i think they would be quite dirty if they have been in a supermarket for a week - god knows who sneezed on it - so decant and cover with clingwrap.