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 strips are made with white meat chicken and coated with crispy golden-brown breading that contains a black pepper flavoring.
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Raven Brunner, People.com, 14 May 2025
Only the white meat of clams and scallops should be prepared for eating.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2025
In an era obsessed with low-fat, low-cholesterol diets, white meat was deemed the healthier option too.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2025
The finger food, made with white meat chicken and a crispy coating, comes with a new creamy chili sauce for dipping, according to an April 24 news release.
—Tanasia Kenney, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2025
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Raven Brunner, People.com, 14 May 2025
Only the white meat of clams and scallops should be prepared for eating.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2025
In an era obsessed with low-fat, low-cholesterol diets, white meat was deemed the healthier option too.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2025
The finger food, made with white meat chicken and a crispy coating, comes with a new creamy chili sauce for dipping, according to an April 24 news release.
—Tanasia Kenney, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for white meat
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“White meat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/white%20meat. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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