The Story of the Engagement Chicken

Once upon a time, there was a beautiful chicken dish called "Engagement Chicken." It was so named because the story goes that whoever cooked it for their significant other was sure to get a marriage proposal.

One day, a young woman named Sarah decided to make Engagement Chicken for her boyfriend, Jack. She carefully followed the recipe, making sure to include all the special ingredients that made the dish so irresistible.

As they sat down to enjoy the meal, Sarah couldn't help but feel nervous. She had been thinking about marriage for a while now and she hoped that Jack felt the same way.

As they took their first bites of the delicious dish, Jack looked at Sarah with love in his eyes. He told her that he had never tasted anything so perfect, and that he couldn't imagine spending the rest of his life without her by his side.

And with that, he got down on one knee and asked her to marry him. Sarah was overjoyed, and of course she said yes!

From that day forward, Engagement Chicken became a staple in their kitchen. They made it for special occasions and even just for fun, always remembering the day that their love story truly began.

The end.

Ingredients:

• 1 whole chicken (3-4 lbs)
• 1 lemon, cut in half
• 1 head of garlic, cut in half
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 cup chicken broth

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Rinse chicken inside and out, and pat dry with paper towels.
3. Stuff the cavity of the chicken with the lemon halves and garlic halves.
4. In a small bowl, mix together thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
5. Rub the mixture all over the outside of the chicken, and then drizzle with olive oil.
6. Place the chicken in a roasting pan and pour the chicken broth into the bottom of the pan.
7. Roast the chicken in the oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
8. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving.

Enjoy your delicious engagement chicken!