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. See pigeon breast
   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

Stack dressed greens onto a platform of grilled chicken breast to invert the usual presentation from boring to alluring.

From Washington Post

In general, I use the higher broiler setting for chicken breast and other quick-cooking proteins, as well as watery vegetables that have a tendency to steam when baked and cheese that needs some browning.

From Eater

This sweet-and-savory sheet pan supper uses bone-in chicken breasts along with seasonal pears.

From Washington Post

Eventually, it plans to create a full chicken breast made of nothing but cultured meat.

From MIT Technology Review

Among other things, the company is now working to develop convincing alternatives to chicken breasts and steaks, he says.

From MIT Technology Review

After all, the Thunder shot 15 of 24 from the foul line, a chicken-breast-thawing-on-the-counter clip of 62.5 percent.

From The Daily Beast

For breakfast it would be a cup of coffee, two eggs over easy, and chicken breast with hot sauce.

From The Daily Beast

Pretty much everything else consisted of chicken breast and peanut butter.

From The Daily Beast

Bite It Grilled Chicken—Always opt for a grilled chicken breast.

From The Daily Beast

It is hard to be a famous person and not show a great swollen chicken-breast to the people.

From Project Gutenberg

Curd, when ready to mill, should have a fibrous texture somewhat like the white meat of a chicken breast.

From Project Gutenberg

The general, hearing her step, called her to her seat and gave her the brownest chicken breast in the dish before him.

From Project Gutenberg

Chicken-breast is good, hot or cold, but aunty would never let me have a second helping.

From Project Gutenberg

Remove the same from the fire and pour it on the chicken breast that have been browned as described above.

From Project Gutenberg