Engagement chicken

Engagement Chicken is a popular recipe that is often associated with the tradition of a woman cooking it for her boyfriend, in hopes that he will propose marriage. The recipe is said to have originated from the fashion magazine Glamour in the 1980s.

History

The story of Engagement Chicken began when an assistant at Glamour magazine, Kim Bonnell, shared a simple roast chicken recipe with her colleague, Kathy Suder. Suder prepared the dish for her boyfriend, who proposed a month later. The recipe was then passed on to other women at the magazine, who also reportedly received marriage proposals shortly after serving the dish. The recipe was eventually published in Glamour in 2004, and has since become a part of popular culture.

Recipe

The Engagement Chicken recipe is a simple roast chicken dish. The chicken is seasoned with lemon juice, salt, and pepper, then roasted in the oven. The cavity of the chicken is stuffed with whole lemons, which infuse the chicken with a tangy flavor as it roasts. The chicken is basted with its own juices during cooking, which results in a moist and flavorful dish.

Cultural Impact

Engagement Chicken has been featured in numerous media outlets, including The Today Show and The Oprah Winfrey Show. It has also been the subject of several books, including 100 Recipes Every Woman Should Know: Engagement Chicken and 99 Other Fabulous Dishes to Get You Everything You Want in Life, published by Glamour magazine.

Criticism

While some view Engagement Chicken as a fun and lighthearted tradition, others criticize it as being outdated and sexist. Critics argue that the idea of a woman needing to cook a meal to secure a marriage proposal reinforces traditional gender roles and expectations.

See Also

• Roast Chicken
• Glamour Magazine
• Marriage Proposal