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Microwave Healthy Chicken & Broccoli Bites

All microwaves cook differently even if they are of the same size and wattage. You might need to adjust your cooking time. After you cooked your first batch, you’ll know what time is best for your specific microwave and personal taste.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 198kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound (227 g) boneless, skinless chicken breast or thigh meat , cut into bite sized pieces
  • 2 cups (182 g) broccoli florets , cut into bite sized pieces
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml) vegetable oil or olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) dried herbs of choice (basil, oregano, thyme, dill etc.)
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) kosher salt , or to taste
  • black pepper , to taste
  • 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) grated cheese (optional)

Equipment

Instructions 

  • In a large microwave safe bowl, combine the chicken, broccoli, oil, garlic powder, dried herbs, salt, and pepper. Stir to evenly combine.
    Chicken and broccoli in a bowl
  • Cover with a microwave safe lid or plate and Microwave on High for 3 minutes.
    Bowl covered with a lid in microwave
  • Stir to separate any raw chicken pieces and then cover again. Continue to Microwave for 1 minute 30 seconds. Check the doneness and if needed continue microwaving for 30 second intervals or until cooked to your linking and internal temperature reaches at least 165°F (74°C).
    Stirring chicken and broccoli
  • Keeping the lid on for a few minutes will also allow the chicken to continue cooking in the hot steam.
    Cooked chicken and broccoli in a bowl
  • If adding the optional cheese, sprinkle the top with the grated cheese and microwave for another 15 seconds or cover and let sit for about 1 minute until cheese is melted.
    Cheese melted on top of chicken and broccoli

Notes

Refer to Your Microwave Manual for Safety & Cooking Guidelines
General microwave cooking time notes:
  • 600-800w - Lower Wattage Microwaves: More time often needed
  • 900-1100w - Average Wattage Microwaves
  • 1200-1300w - High Wattage Microwaves: Less time often needed
Microwave Safe Containers & Lids
  • Microwave safe glass (particularly borosilicate glass) & ceramic containers are the recommended choice. *Do not use cracked or otherwise damaged containers.
  • Microwave safe plastic containers are considered safe by the FDA but many health organizations caution against using them. 
  • Never use plastics (containers, bags, wrap, etc.) that are not labeled microwave safe. Never use styrofoam, metal, or aluminum foil. 
  • Lids - microwave safe glass, ceramic or silicone is best. A microwave safe plate works great as a lid. Parchment paper, wax paper, or paper towels work fine, but may not hold the steam in as much (many recipes benefits from the steam retention). Microwave safe plastic lids are considered acceptable. Usually we prefer to use a lid from glass, ceramic, or silicone and just use the microwave safe plastic lids that come with the containers for storing. 
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 743mg | Potassium: 717mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 606IU | Vitamin C: 83mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1mg