Peruvian Chicken Escabeche for the Microwave

Name: Peruvian Chicken Escabeche for the Microwave
Prep time: 1 min
Cook time: 21 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/3 cup dry white wine; 1/3 cup cider vinegar; 1/3 cup water; 1 bay leaf; 8 peppercorns; 1 tablespoon capers; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 1/2 lbs chicken pieces

Submitted by Chocolatl

"Escabeche is a very sour sauce, the cooked equivalent of ceviche, so don't make it if you don't like it tart. Adapted from Bon Appetit Magazine, February 1978. Times are for a 675-watt oven. Cook time includes standing time."

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Ready In:: 22mins
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 4

ingredients

3 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
¹⁄₃ cup dry white wine
¹⁄₃ cup cider vinegar
¹⁄₃ cup water
1 bay leaf
8 peppercorns
1 tablespoon capers
1 teaspoon salt
3 ¹⁄₂ lbs chicken pieces

directions

Combine all ingredients except chicken in a glass bowl and bring to a boil.
Arrange chicken pieces in a microwave-safe 9"x13" casserole, placing meatier parts toward outside edge.
Pour hot marinade over chicken.
Cover and cook on high for 8 minutes.
Turn chicken, cover, and cook on high for 8 minutes.
Let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
This may be served hot or cold.