Basic Microwaved Chicken

Directions

1. 1
   Arrange chicken pieces in a baking dish with meaty portions toward the edges of the dish.
2. 2
   Cover with waxed paper.
3. 3
   Microwave on 100 percent power (high) for 15-20 minutes, or till chicken is tender and no pink remains, rearranging and turning pieces halfway through cooking time.
4. 4
   Cool for about 15 minutes.
5. 5
   Remove skin and cut or pull meat from the bones.
6. 6
   Discard skin and bones.
7. 7
   Cut up or shred as directed.