chicken breast

noun

, Pathology.

1. a congenital or acquired malformation of the chest in which there is abnormal projection of the sternum and the sternal region, often associated with rickets.

chicken breast

noun

1. pathol another name for pigeon breast

Derived Forms

• ˌchicken-ˈbreasted, adjective

Other Words From

• chicken-breasted adjective
• chicken-breasted·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of chicken breast¹

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

If that's not an option, try choose meat that's a lean cut, such as chicken breast, or options which are grilled rather than fried.

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Now, season the chicken breast portions with salt and pepper and set those aside.

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Chetcuti said these can serve as a one-to-one replacement for more conventional proteins: an Impossible burger instead of a beef patty, for instance, or soy-based chicken substitutes instead of chicken breasts.

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Something that I’ve started doing lately is a very simple, very quick method that involves two of my absolute favorite things: chicken breasts and the air fryer.

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While the organization reportedly plans on addressing Salmonella in other raw chicken products, this declaration specifically focuses on raw, breaded chicken products like frozen chicken cordon bleu or stuffed chicken breasts.

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