dark meat

noun

: the meat that comes from the legs and thighs of chickens, turkeys, ducks, etc.
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This is slightly lower in dark meat chicken, which has a higher fat content. — Embry Roberts, Martha Stewart, 30 Aug. 2026 The first commandment of my Grove tent is that the chicken shall be Popeye’s (dark meat, no tenders), for all the obvious reasons. — Wright Thompson, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2026 The bird comes on a paper plate, featuring a mix of white and dark meat with charred, crispy skin. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026 The juicy dark meat stands up to the creaminess of the sauce. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for dark meat

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“Dark meat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dark%20meat. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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