Microwave Barbecue Chicken Legs With Banana

May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 3

Microwave Barbecue Chicken Legs With Banana recipe for a quick dinner

by The Chefin Main

Prep

5 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

235

Sugar

11g

Fat

This Microwave Barbecue Chicken Legs With Banana recipe is perfect for a quick and easy dinner. In this recipe, chicken is coated in a delicious homemade barbecue sauce and cooked in a microwave without oil or butter, making it a healthier option. Adding a side of bananas not only helps to balance the sweetness but makes an exotic fusion of African and American dishes. Cooking the food in the microwave saves time and effort, making it perfect for busy families who want a meal they can prepare quickly and doesn't require much attention. It's a fantastic meal that can be enjoyed by everyone, from children to adults.

Instructions

1.	In a microwave-safe dish, combine the tomato sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, salad oil, prepared mustard, and dried onion flakes.
2.	Stir the sauce to blend.
3.	Add the chicken legs to the sauce.
4.	Coat the chicken with the sauce.
5.	Microwave the chicken on high for about 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through. Turn the chicken legs over after 10 minutes.
6.	Cut the bananas in 3 inch (7.6 cm) chunks and add around the chicken legs after 10 minutes of cooking.
7.	Serve the chicken legs and bananas hot with additional barbecue sauce on the side, if desired.

PROS

This recipe is quick and easy to make.

The chicken is healthier since it is cooked in the microwave without oil or butter.

Bananas are a great source of potassium.

CONS

The chicken skin may not be crispy as it is cooked in a microwave.

The dish may be too sweet for some people.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe provides a good source of protein due to chicken.
Tomato sauce gives you a significant source of vitamin C and lycopene.
The chicken could be considered a perfect option if you’re trying to lose weight due to its low-fat content. Bananas help lower blood pressure and provide good fiber.
However, the barbecue sauce does provide significant amounts of added sugar and sodium.

	1 kg chicken leg
	1/2 cup tomato sauce
	1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
	1 1/2 tablespoons vinegar
	1 1/2 tablespoons salad oil
	1 tablespoon prepared mustard
	1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
	3 firm semi-ripe bananas