white meat

noun

: meat that comes from the breast or other thick parts of a chicken, turkey, etc., and that is lighter in color than the other parts when cooked
also : meat (such as pork) that is lighter in color than beef when cooked

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The chicken flour taco was even more loaded with shredded white meat. Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2025 The price of boneless chicken thighs is finally catching up with the price of white meat. Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2025 The first permanent menu item McDonald’s has rolled out in four years consists entirely of white meat. Emily Lorsch, NBC news, 6 May 2025 More calorie-conscious options Extra pickles Pivoting to chicken Spicy ketchup Answer: Fast-food empires built on beef are racing to feed diners’ appetite for white meat to turn around slowing sales. 4 of 10 Which Kentucky Derby winner will not race in the Preakness? Jeremy Mikula, NBC news, 10 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for white meat

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white meat

noun
: meat that comes from the breast or other thick parts of poultry and that is lighter in color than the other parts when cooked
also : meat (such as pork) that is lighter in color than beef when cooked
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