Engagement Chicken

Engagement Chicken is a roast chicken dish that is reputed to have magical properties in eliciting marriage proposals from significant others. The recipe became widely known after being popularized by Glamour magazine in the early 2000s. It is a simple dish, made with a whole chicken, lemons, and herbs, and is often associated with romantic dinners.

Origin

The concept of Engagement Chicken is said to have originated from an assistant at Glamour magazine who prepared the dish for her boyfriend, who subsequently proposed marriage shortly after. The recipe was then circulated among other women at the magazine, many of whom also received marriage proposals after serving the dish, leading to its reputation as a catalyst for engagements.

Recipe

The traditional Engagement Chicken recipe involves seasoning a whole chicken with salt and pepper, stuffing it with lemons and herbs (such as parsley and thyme), and roasting it in the oven. The lemons are pierced and placed inside the cavity of the chicken, which is believed to add a flavorful zest to the meat as it roasts.

Cultural Impact

Engagement Chicken has been featured in various media outlets and continues to be a topic of interest, especially around discussions of relationships and marriage traditions. It has also been included in several cookbooks and has inspired various adaptations and similar recipes.

See Also

• Roast chicken
• Marriage proposal
• Glamour (magazine)