dark meat

noun

: the meat that comes from the legs and thighs of chickens, turkeys, ducks, etc.

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If dark meat on the turkey is not done, cover the breast with foil and continue roasting until done. —

Annie Krumhardt Peterson, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024 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 Folks line up at Paşa Döner for dark meat–only chicken kebabs shaved onto buns served alongside drive-thru-thin french fries. —

Betsy Andrews, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Oct. 2024 While Cooking the 'Best Thing' She's Ever Made in New Video Caroline Chambers' Turkey and Cheddar Burgers 1 lb. ground turkey (white and dark meat) 4 oz. —

Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024 When the breasts are roasted to perfection, all that dark meat is on-the-nose-done too. —

Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 28 June 2024 Substitute chicken breasts with dark meat, such as legs, wings and thighs. —

Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 27 June 2024 When less dark meat is used, the fat content will be lower. —

Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 22 June 2024 Often, ground turkey is a combination of light and dark meat, averaging about 7% fat. —

Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 22 June 2024