dark meat

noun

: the meat that comes from the legs and thighs of chickens, turkeys, ducks, etc.

Would you like white meat or dark meat?

Examples of dark meat in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This all comes down to basic structural differences—in short, dark meat has higher amounts of fat and connective tissue than white meat. — Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 19 July 2026

The juicy dark meat stands up to the creaminess of the sauce. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026

Separate white and dark meat into different containers since white meat works better for salads, wraps and sandwiches, while dark meat brings richer flavor to soups and stews. — Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026

The expansive menu includes chicken and waffles, boasting crunchy, juicy white or dark meat and golden, crisp waffles. — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026

Rhymes for dark meat

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