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The method I do is first I use a water mister to lightly spray the food, cover it, then heat for:
1/2 the original recommended time at full power
1x the recommended time at half power
Let it sit for 30 seconds.
Ex: Says to heat for 2 minutes
1 minute full power
2 minutes at half power
Many microwaves have a method to enter two times and power levels at the same time so you don't have to get up to change the power level.
Doing this, the food typically comes out pretty evenly heated and without significant dry spots.
You can buy the non-metal covers hotels use for their plates online or at a restaurant supply store. Last a lot longer than the crappy plastic covers that are sold as microwave food covers. They're also easier to clean.
The extra moisture from the mister and the cover with a minimal hole helps trap the heated water vapor which should keep the food from getting dried out and help distribute the heat better.
Adjust for you microwave power and how transparent to microwaves your plate cover is. Once you dial it in, it should be the same adjustment for the microwave (ex I add 6 seconds for every minute on mine)