especially: a chicken that is younger and smaller than a roaster
Examples of broiler in a Sentence
Put the steaks under the broiler.
Recent Examples on the WebSamantha Gasson, who raises 2,000 broiler chickens — those grown for meat — and 400 turkeys on pasture in North Carolina, has followed standard protocols and flies drones to stave off senate vultures, which can carry the virus and circle her lambs and cows.—Linda Qiu, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2024 In one 2019 study of litter used on farm fields as fertilizer, researchers found that every sample tested from U.S. broiler chickens carried E. coli strains resistant to more than seven antibiotics — including amoxicillin, ceftiofur, tetracycline, and sulfonamide.—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024 Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly oil the foil (or use a broiler pan).—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2024 Earlier this month, Cal-Maine purchased a broiler processing plant, hatchery and feed mill in Dexter, Missouri from Tyson Foods TSN -0.1% Inc.—Gurufocus, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024 Because the cheese is melted under a broiler, using ovenproof and broiler-proof bowls is a must.—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 8 Mar. 2024 Like most of Le Creuset favorites, these plates can go in the freezer, oven, microwave, and broiler, and are safe to use along with metal utensils, too.—Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2024 Heritage Foods, which sells meat and poultry from heritage breeds produced by farmers throughout the country, is now selling chicken parts and whole birds from the Good Shepherd Network that have been allowed to mature for at least a year longer than is typical of the usual broiler.—Florence Fabricant, New York Times, 27 Feb. 2024 Meanwhile, toast the baguette slices under the broiler or in a 400-degree oven.—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 8 Mar. 2024
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