microwave fried chicken from 1970's

Quick Overview

The host attempted three recipes from 1970s cookbooks using only a microwave oven to try and win back his wife's affection, resulting in extremely bitter egg coffee, edible but soggy microwave fried chicken that required multiple attempts and modifications, and a pistachio cake that was overly moist but recommended by his wife over a previous cake.

Key Points: The initial attempt at microwave egg coffee, which involved boiling water with an egg mixture and coffee grounds, yielded a drink described as having a "really bitter aftertaste" and being the "worst coffee I've had in a while." The microwave fried chicken recipe was initially a failure, as "All the breading has fallen off into the butter," resulting in chicken that was thoroughly cooked but steamed rather than fried and received a "One star" rating from the wife on the first try. The host improved the fried chicken by re-breading pieces with extra flour/breading, drizzling oil, and using a bacon tray to elevate the chicken, leading the wife to state it was "Better than the first round" and that she would believe it was normal fried chicken if not told otherwise, despite lacking a true crunch. The third recipe, an orange pistachio cake made with yellow cake mix, pistachio pudding, and one cup of sour cream, was deemed "almost too moist" but the wife liked it, stating she would make it again but would prefer more orange flavor. The host used an automotive jack to level the table under the microwave, noting the series focuses on affordability, suggesting microwaves are accessible even for those living in their car. The host heavily promoted the sponsor, Factor, highlighting the convenience of fresh, never frozen meals ready in 2 minutes, offering code W2FB50 for a discount.

Context: The video documents an attempt by the host to recreate three historical recipes—egg coffee, microwave fried chicken, and orange pistachio cake—sourced from 1970s cookbooks, explicitly stating the goal is to win back his wife's love through these cooking efforts, all executed using only microwave ovens, emphasizing affordability and convenience in the cooking method.