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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Lean proteins include chicken breast, white meat turkey, beans, lentils, and egg whites.16 Best Foods for Clear Skin Summary Acne is a common skin condition caused by clogged pores and hair follicles. —Aviv Joshua, Verywell Health, 17 Dec. 2024

Chicken and waffles is the signature dish served either via a white meat bone in breast or a quarter leg. —Gary Stern, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024

Turkey breast offers a great solution for home cooks who prefer white meat (and only white meat, thank you very much). —Alma Avalle, Bon Appétit, 28 Oct. 2024

Chicken Bites: Crispy, whole white meat bites served with ranch, honey mustard or barbecue sauce. Vegan or vegetarian? —Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 8 Nov. 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