Milk Street’s Milk Poached Chicken

Add the cornstarch, water, whole milk, salt, oregano, salt, garlic powder, and cumin to an Anyday Large Shallow dish, and whisk to combine.Using a fork, pierce the surface of the chicken all over; this will help reduce any popping sounds. Add the chicken to the dish, flipping to coat the chicken completely in the milk mixture.Cover with the lid and cook in the microwave at Power Level 6 .cls-1{fill:#215957;}.cls-2{fill:#fff;} .cls-1{fill:#215957;}.cls-2{fill:#fff;} ✕ Certain foods cook best in the microwave at lower power levels. [[video-power]]Different microwaves have different settings. See your microwave manual (or look it up online) to learn how to change your microwave’s power level.For many microwaves: enter the cook time, press the “Power” (or “Power Level”) button, and select a number between 1-10. Other microwaves may require selecting the Power Level first, and then entering the cook time. Microwaves list power levels in different ways. Here’s a guide to help you adjust:PL 10 = 100% = High (default)PL 9 = 90% = HighPL 8 = 80% = Med-HighPL 7 = 70% = Med-HighPL 6 = 60% = MediumPL 5 = 50% = MediumPL 4 = 40% = Med-LowPL 3 = 30% = Med-LowPL 2 = 20% = LowPL 1 = 10% = LowYou will know if the power level has been successfully changed if you hear periodic changes in the microwave’s tone after it begins cooking. for 11-14 minutes. Flip the chicken halfway through for even cooking.Remove the chicken from the sauce and transfer it to a cutting board to rest for a few minutes.Allow the sauce to cool for 2-3 minutes, and then whisk in the chilled butter, waiting until each piece is melted before adding the next. Taste and adjust seasonings.Slice the chicken and serve with the sauce. Garnish with fresh-cracked black pepper and chopped herbs.