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Divorce Chicken

Blossom Lady
Feb 08, 2026 12:10 PM
Divorce Chicken

First came Engagement Chicken, and then Marry Me Chicken, and now? Well, you know.

After Engagement Chicken and then Marry Me Chicken came divorce. The idea for this divorce chicken was born from an irreverent reply I gave when someone brought up the forever-trending marry me chicken recipe. This recipe I developed over time mostly so I could have a counter-point to the wedding bell bird.

A whole chicken is roasted in a very Moroccan-inspired spice paste that includes the warm notes of cinnamon and cumin. It is cast iron roasted because you may have lost your sheet pans or roasting tray in the divorce, but that shouldn't slow you down from making this comfort food. The carrot salad is a round-the-world (but most especially the South East Asia part) dream loaded with fresh herbs, citrus, and laced with spicy Korean gochujang. And, unlike marriages, this recipe will work out more than 50% of the time.

The only equipment you need to make this recipe are what I also consider to be my top five kitchen tools. These are what you should shop for immediately upon getting your own place, or, better yet, ask for on a divorce gift registry (it's not a thing, but it very much should be a thing).

I wanted a whole roasted chicken for this recipe because it's enough to serve four, so you can feel free to invite over a few close friends to celebrate the sanctity of your new-found-happiness (I promise you'll get there) or to bring to someone you know going through their own separation.

Alternatively, if you're still in the throws of it and need your alone time, this roast chicken can be eaten directly over the counter, with your hands, along with a nice, cold glass of *literally any drink* to get you through.

Ingredients:
For the Chicken
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 chicken whole chicken, about 4 to 5 pounds

For the Gochujang Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang
  • 1 navel orange for zesting and juicing
  • 1 lime for juicing (to yield: 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice)
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt

For the Carrot Ribbon Salad
  • 5 medium carrots, washed and peeled
  • 2 tablespoons coriander seeds
  • 1 small bunch mint leaves, torn into pieces
  • 1 large handful fresh basil leaves, torn into pieces
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons of the gochujang dressing
  • 1 to 2 bird’s eye chili cut into thin rounds, optional

Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
60 minutes
Total Time:
80 minutes
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