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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Marie Callender's Chicken Pot Pies Made using tender white meat chicken and vegetables, Marie Callender's Chicken Pot Pies make an easy lunch or dinner option.
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Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
The straightforward dry brine ensures even the white meat will stay succulent and juicy.
—Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
Taco Bell’s crispy chicken is white meat marinated in jalapeño buttermilk and coated in breadcrumbs and tortilla chips.
—Helena Wegner, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
The white meat Chicken Tenders are coated in a garlic and powder-seasoned breading.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
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Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
The straightforward dry brine ensures even the white meat will stay succulent and juicy.
—Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
Taco Bell’s crispy chicken is white meat marinated in jalapeño buttermilk and coated in breadcrumbs and tortilla chips.
—Helena Wegner, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
The white meat Chicken Tenders are coated in a garlic and powder-seasoned breading.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
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“White meat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/white%20meat. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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