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marry me chicken

A creamy, sun-dried-tomato chicken dish allegedly so good it will get you proposed to.

ˈmær.i miː ˈtʃɪk.ɪnCoined ~20212020sGen AlphatrendingCurrent135 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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Born ~2021 · 1 year of recorded use
2021Born2026: 2 citationsToday, 2026

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#1·Apr 24, 2026Global

A creamy, sun-dried-tomato chicken dish allegedly so good it will get you proposed to. TikTok-viral in 2022–2023. Cream, Parmesan, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, chicken — easy to execute, impossible to not post about. Every home cook has made it twice.

"Made marry me chicken for him. We're not engaged but he did the dishes."
Origin: Food TikTok coinage, 2021–2024.
For parents

'Marry me chicken' is a viral recipe — pan-cooked chicken breasts in a creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan and herbs — so named because the joke says it is delicious enough that anyone who tastes it will propose marriage. The recipe became hugely popular through food blogs and TikTok. If your teen wants to cook it, they are picking up a wholesome cooking trend. Harmless and tasty.

For ESL learners

'Marry me chicken' is a viral chicken recipe — pan-cooked chicken breasts in a creamy sauce of sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, parmesan and herbs — named for the humorous claim that it is delicious enough to inspire a marriage proposal. Originated on US food blogs around 2016, mainstreamed via TikTok. Register: informal, food media. In formal recipe writing the name is recognised. A common learner mistake is to assume it requires a specific brand or ingredient; many published variations exist.

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  • Hdshdjsgfj I WILL EAT WHATEVER SHE PITS IN FRONT OF ME (even her) I LOVE MARRY ME CHICKEN SO MUCH AHHHHHHH

    Bluesky· May 2026
  • Lilya is threatening to cook for you Morana is already almost done with her 'marry me chicken'

    Bluesky· May 2026
  • Marry Me Chicken is a skillet chicken recipe popularized by social media.

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#2·May 2, 2026Global

A creamy casserole of chicken breast with herbs, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes and parmesan cheese.

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'Marry me chicken' is a viral recipe — pan-cooked chicken breasts in a creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan and herbs — so named because the joke says it is delicious enough that anyone who tastes it will propose marriage. The recipe became hugely popular through food blogs and TikTok. If your teen wants to cook it, they are picking up a wholesome cooking trend. Harmless and tasty.

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Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.

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