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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That’s because dark meat is slower to dry out, so getting through the white meat should be top priority. —Alma Avalle, Bon Appétit, 28 Oct. 2024

Sandwich + Nuggets Meal for Two: Indulge in your choice of two sandwiches (classic or spicy) along with a 10-piece of KFC's white meat nuggets, your choice of two individual sides and two medium drinks for $15. —Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 13 Aug. 2024

Though best known for its range of, well, sliders, Savvy Sliders also serves up crispy, golden chicken tenders made with juicy white meat. —Lyndsay C. Green, Detroit Free Press, 23 July 2024

Opt for chicken breast, white meat turkey, sirloin, or tenderloin. —Roxana Ehsani, Health, 10 July 2024

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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