🍸Chick & Gin: A Seductive Affair 🍸

I used to turn away from chicken—just the thought of it made me feel bleah. When I was little, I’d heard whispers about this legendary drunk bottle-and-chicken thing… which was never for me, partly because I’m allergic to alcohol, and partly because, well… meh.

Then I tried “Chick & Gin”. The bottle looked like it had come straight from the ocean floor; the aroma was… questionable, honestly. But I took a bite. And it was amazing. Crispy, juicy, tangy—it hit all the right notes. And yes, two hours later… my allergy reminded me I’m mortal… but for that moment, I finally understood what all the fuss was about.

Photo credits: Vitrina cu Idei – Pui pe sticlă cu bere, RetetePractice.ro – Pui întreg gătit pe sticlă

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Ingredients

• 1 whole, small or medium-sized chicken
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• Zest & juice of 1 lemon
• 3 garlic cloves, smashed
• 1 tsp smoked paprika (adds mystery)
• 1 tsp rosemary + 1 tsp thyme
• Salt & pepper
• 1 special bottle: wine, beer, cognac, or gin—must be sexy enough to host a chicken
• 2 cups of water
• 1 cup of the bottle’s alcohol (optional)
• A few exotic touches: thin slices of mango, starfruit, or even some… drama chilli

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Instructions

The Marination Flirt:

• Mix olive oil, lemon, garlic, paprika, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
• Rub it all over the chicken, including under the skin. Treat it passionately.
• Let it chill in the fridge 1–2 hours (or overnight).

The Bottle Throne

• Fill your special bottle halfway with water or alcohol.
• Stand the chicken upright on the bottle in a roasting pan. Add more water to the pan.

Congratulations—you’ve just elevated dinner into performance art.

The Roasting Tango:

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
• Roast chicken upright 1–1.5 hours until skin is golden, juices clear, and the aroma makes neighbors question their life choices.
• Optional: mid-roast, pour a tiny splash of the bottle’s alcohol over it.
• Add exotic fruit slices around the pan for drama, sweetness, and Instagram-worthy vibes.

The Grand Finale:

• Let it rest 10 minutes.

Carve confidently. Serve alongside roasted veggies, rice, or heck—just sip some gravy straight from the bottle and daydream about your scandalous kitchen affair

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