30 Minutes Chicken

Ingredients

Chicken:

1 whole chicken (3 1/2-4 lb)

1 tbsp. Olive Oil

Seasoning Mix:

1 tbsp. all purpose flour

1 tsp. paprika

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper

1/4 tsp. dried thyme leaves

Directions

1) For chicken, lightly spray deep covered baker with oil. Remove & discard giblets & neck from chicken cavity. Rinse chicken with cold water; pat dry with paper towels. Trim excess fat using professional shears, if necessary. Tie ends of legs together with cotton string. Lift wing tips up toward neck, then tuck under back of chicken. Place chicken on cutting board; brush with oil using chef's silicone basting brush.

2) For seasoning mixture, combine ingredients in a 1 Cup prep bowl (or regular bowl); mix well. Completely coat outside of chicken with seasoning mixture. Place chicken, breast side up in baker.

3) Microwave, uncovered, on high for 25-30 minutes or until a digital thermometer registers 165 degrees in thickest part of breast & juices run clear. Remove from microwave. Cover with the lid and let rest 10 minutes (temp will rise to 170 degrees).

This is a recipe using some Pampered Chef items. If you don't have the Baker (which is what is needed to cook the chicken in) I would try to get one (trust me they are amazing to have ) otherwise you should be able to use any other type of a stoneware baker (with lid) to cook this. If not you can always make it the oven at 375 degrees checking after 30 minutes. Chicken is done when internal temp reaches 170 and juices are clear. Enjoy with your favorite sides.

makes : 4-6 servings