Sleepy chicken has also been called “Nyquil chicken.” TikTokers are braising chicken with the medicine. The UK equivalent of the same medication would be Night Nurse. TikTokers suggest that cooking the “recipe” can provide a good night’s rest and make it easier to combat cold and other symptoms.
Netizens can be seen pouring half the Nyquil bottle onto their meat as it simmers and absorbs the medicine in five minutes only. By the looks of it, the dish does not look appetizing as the chicken looks barely cooked.
Why are doctors against the ‘sleepy chicken’ trend?
Dr Aaron Hartman, an assistant clinical professor at Virginia Commonwealth University, said the trend could lead to food poisoning and diarrhea. He added:
Hartman added that inhaling the steam while the chicken is being cooked with Nyquil is unsafe. He said:
Dr. Jeff Foster told The Sun that saturated a food product with any medicine can be “incredibly dangerous.” He added that soaking the food with half a bottle of medicine can lead to “overdose or at least have no idea what dose you are getting.”
He also added that those who consume the dish are at risk of liver poisoning, dizziness, vomiting, seizures and death.
TikTok is attempting to clear out the dangerous videos from the platform. If one searches for the “sleepy chicken” trend, they are guided to a support page that helps users identify harmful challenges and avoid spreading the wrong diagnosis.
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