‘City Chicken’: Elegant Dish to Serve Company

Glazed Microwave City Chicken is an elegant, low-calorie dish that’s ready for company in just minutes.

The extremely easy recipe features boneless, skinless chicken breasts, marinated in a fragrant blend of herbs, spices and soy sauce. While the chicken marinates, prepare a side dish of fluffy rice and a crisp salad accented, if desired, with fresh pear slices and walnuts.

GLAZED MICROWAVE CITY CHICKEN

3 tablespoons soy sauce

3 tablespoons dry white wine

3/4 teaspoon oregano, crumbled

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon paprika

6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

3/4 teaspoon cornstarch

Combine soy sauce, wine, oregano, garlic powder and paprika, then pour over chicken in large plastic bag. Press air out and tie bag securely. Turn several times to coat chicken well. Refrigerate 45 minutes, turning bag occasionally.

Remove chicken from marinade. Arrange in shallow microwave-safe baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on HIGH 3 minutes. Rotate dish, microwave on HIGH 3 minutes longer. Let stand, covered, 3 to 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water in small saucepan. Remove 2 tablespoons pan drippings and stir into cornstarch mixture. Bring to boil, then cook and stir 1 minute. Arrange chicken on serving platter and spread glaze over each piece. Makes 6 servings.