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 crispy, golden crust had the perfect balance of crunch and crispness, giving way with a satisfying bite before revealing the juicy, tender white meat beneath.
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Tamia Boyd, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2025
The beloved dish comes with rice, vegetables and a selection of roasted pork: crispy skin, white meat and crackling.
—Terry Elward, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
Rink also believes the category works well with seafood and white meat, especially those with weighty textures and rich flavors like scallops with beurre blanc or an earthy, rustic preparation of chicken or Cornish hen.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2025
The wrap is made with crispy white meat chicken, lettuce and tomato, encased by a soft tortilla.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Tamia Boyd, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2025
The beloved dish comes with rice, vegetables and a selection of roasted pork: crispy skin, white meat and crackling.
—Terry Elward, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
Rink also believes the category works well with seafood and white meat, especially those with weighty textures and rich flavors like scallops with beurre blanc or an earthy, rustic preparation of chicken or Cornish hen.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2025
The wrap is made with crispy white meat chicken, lettuce and tomato, encased by a soft tortilla.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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“White meat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/white%20meat. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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