"The exact origin of the phrase winner winner chicken dinner is disputed, but it may have come from gamblers. The most popular origin story of the term is that a chicken dinner at a Las Vegas casino used to cost $2, the same amount as a standard bet. So, if you won a bet, you won a chicken dinner.
However, David Guzman, author of a book on craps lingo, has said that the term comes from back-alley gamblers during the Great Depression of the 1930s. These desperate gamblers would bet whatever they had in hopes of winning a chicken dinner.
The phrase gained mainstream popularity thanks to its frequent use in the 2008 casino heist film 21.
Winner winner chicken dinner became popular online after the release of the 2017 multiplayer shooter video game PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG). Game developer Brendan “PlayerUnkown” Greene is a fan of the phrase and included it in most of the battle-royale modes he has created. If a player manages to be the sole survivor of the notoriously difficult game of PUBG, they are greeted with the poultry praise upon victory."
Words above taken from here
Once again, thanks Erika for the idea.
... and of course I just had to share another chicken recipe 😋
Easy Baked Chicken Drumsticks
A lovely low carb recipe suitable for diabetics and non diabetics.
Chicken thighs may be used in place of drumsticks if preferred.
Ingredients
serves 4/5
10 chicken drumsticks (2.5 lb)
1 medium onion, sliced
2 garlic cloves, crushed, not peeled
1 tbsp. olive oil
2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. salt
½ tsp. black pepper
½ tsp. dry rosemary
Instructions
more details here
All the best Jan
...I had no idea where the term came from, thanks.
ReplyDeleteI would never have guessed that Winner Winner chicken dinner would come from gamblers. I always thought it might have something to do with a contest where someone would win chickens which they could then later eat. Thanks so much for checking this out. I not only enjoyed the chicken recipe but also learning where a common saying comes from.
ReplyDeleteWhatever the origin of the phrase (winner, winner, chicken dinner), there's truth in it. A chicken dinner itself is a win. Whoever gets it is a winner. It can also be a prize for a winner of some game. Anyway, I highly recommend a chicken meal, and your wonderful recipes for it.
ReplyDeleteHi Jan...sorry I've not commented much of late. I've been a little "out of sorts". Hopefully, things...including me...with brighten up again soon. :)
ReplyDeleteSiempre es practico hacer pollo al horno. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteHow interesting. There was an ad campaign based around that phrase here - though I cannot remember whose product it was.
ReplyDeleteI love baked drumsticks.
ReplyDeleteI just love chicken! Mostly, fried! lol
ReplyDeletehugs
Donna
Hello,
ReplyDeleteChicken is a favorite of mine, thanks for sharing the recipe.
Take care, have a great day!
Yes, a chicken dinner is indeed a winner, always. Chicken is the only meat I eat regularly and I never seem to tire of it.
ReplyDeleteOh! Thank you for teaching me something. That’s a winner.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting! Now I'm feeling hungry again! Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteThanks for the backgroud, very interesting.
ReplyDeleteThis really sounds delicious. I think I will take out some chicken for tomorrow night. Have a nice day today.
ReplyDeleteEvery bit of this, except the phrase, was new to me. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteChicken dinners must have been the rage in those days, so many runny around pecking for bugs.
ReplyDeleteLos muslos, es la parte del pollo que más me gusta. Algunas veces los compro deshuesado y una vea aliñado , lo doro, por ambos lados y le pongo un chorreón de vino.
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo
Me encanta el pollo. Hoy comimos muslos guisados.
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo.
I always love the history behind quotes and never thought to look this one up. What fun! Diana
ReplyDeleteGreat recipe! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteInteresting learning about winner winner chicken!!!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it funny how we use different saying and don't know where they come from :)
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a good recipe, always looking for new ways to make chicken legs
The chicken looks very nice.
ReplyDeleteso fun...i use this phrase with every chicken dinner i make!!
ReplyDeleteHow fun -- I love that you were able to find the origin of this. And those chicken legs look very tasty too!
ReplyDeleteMuy interesante lo que nos cuentas. El pollo seguro que esta muy bien. Besos.
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ReplyDeleteJ.P. Alexander said...
Siempre es practico hacer pollo al horno. Te mando un beso
It is always practical to make baked chicken. I send you a kiss
VENTANA DE FOTO said...
Los muslos, es la parte del pollo que más me gusta. Algunas veces los compro deshuesado y una vea aliñado , lo doro, por ambos lados y le pongo un chorreón de vino.
Un abrazo
The thighs, is the part of the chicken that I like the most. Sometimes I buy them boneless and a dress up, I brown it, on both sides and I put a splash of wine.
A hug
Laura. M said...
Me encanta el pollo. Hoy comimos muslos guisados.
Un abrazo.
I love chicken. Today we ate stewed thighs.
A hug.
Teresa said...
Muy interesante lo que nos cuentas. El pollo seguro que esta muy bien. Besos
Very interesting what you tell us. The chicken sure is very good. Kisses
Looks so good. Nice to know about the winner winner, chicken dinner! I guess there’s no surprise there. i’m pretty partial to white meat to make chicken was always dog food because that’s what mollie ate. I couldn’t get her to eat anything else.
ReplyDeleteI wondered if the phrase came from the late, great Michael Winner who was of course, a renowned gourmet who'd perhaps invented a Chicken Dinner to beat them all. No? You must admit it was a good try.
ReplyDeleteWhat tasty recipe my friend Jan
ReplyDeleteI think backed chicken has the finest flavour: )
Thanks. Hugs and blessings
Well, who would have guessed that!xxx
ReplyDeleteEither option makes sense.
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